March cold and snowy across Illinois

Illinois officials say March was firmly rooted in winter after last March's record-setting warmth. Read More

Kirk: Take North Korea threats seriously

Threats of military assault from North Korea shouldn't be taken lightly, and could be a cover for another rogue country, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said recently. Read More

Rauner raises $1.3 million for potential 2014 run

A Republican venture capitalist weighing a run for Illinois governor has raised $1.3 million in the last month. Read More

Mourners gather for Illinois trooper funeral

Hundreds of law enforcement officials packed into a Palos Heights church to remember a 28-year-old State Police Trooper who was killed in a fiery wreck. Read More

Obama endorses Kelly in Jackson Jr's old district

The leading candidate to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has received a boost from President Barack Obama. Read More

Judge: Chicago firm can sue Facebook

A judge says Chicago-based Timelines Inc. can sue Facebook for allegedly infringing on the smaller firm's trademark of the word ``timeline.'' Read More

Illinois income tax filing deadline 2 weeks away

Illinois officials are reminding taxpayers there are fewer than two weeks left before the April 15 deadline for filing income-tax returns. Read More

GOP US Sen. Mark Kirk supporting gay marriage

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois says he supports same-sex marriage. Read More

Spring weather doesn't favor planting yet

A week ago at this time, many Downstate counties were under a foot or more of snow. Read More

$50 million Powerball ticket sold in Freeport

Lottery officials say a ticket sold at a Freeport gas station won the most recent $50 million Powerball jackpot. Read More