Illinois schools serving more poor, homeless students

The percent of Illinois students who are homeless or living in poverty has grown in recent years. Read More

Governor defends reappointing Corrections chief

Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his decision to reappoint the state's Corrections director after complaints about ethics, crowding and understaffing. Read More

Illinois trout fishing season opens next month

More than 40 lakes, creeks and ponds are stocked with rainbow trout in anticipation of this season's fishing opener. Read More

Illinois police, Anheuser-Busch post billboards

Illinois State Police are teaming up with Anheuser-Busch to post billboards encouraging designating a sober driver. Read More

Father mourns Illinois Marine killed while training

The father of a southwestern Illinois native killed with six other Marines in an explosion during a Nevada training exercise says his son was just two months from completing his military commitment an Read More

Senate passes Cullerton's pension plan on 2nd try

The Illinois Senate has approved on a second vote Senate President John Cullerton's proposal overhauling teacher pensions. Read More

Scott AFB civilian workers to get furlough notices

Thousands of civilian workers at Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois will soon begin receiving furlough notices. Read More

State AFSCME workers approve contract

Illinois state government workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have voted to approve a three-year contract. Read More

Lawmakers reject firearm liability insurance bill

The Illinois House has rejected a measure that would require $1 million in liability insurance for people carrying concealed weapons. Read More

Habeas corpus discussion set for Illinois capitol

Legal experts will discuss democracy's handling of unpopular groups in a legal discussion next month at the Illinois Capitol. Read More