Rev. Jackson says son under medical supervision

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his former congressman son is under strict medical supervision as he struggles with bipolar disorder ``compounded by the stresses'' of his legal troubles. Read More

Hutchinson exits race for Jackson's US House seat

Illinois state Sen. Toi Hutchinson has dropped out of the race for the U.S. House seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr. Read More

Illinois marks 60th anniversary of Korean War

The state of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary this year of the end of the Korean war. Read More

Missouri Senate to take up Stan Musial bridge bill

A proposal to name a new Mississippi River bridge for the late St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial is moving ahead in the Missouri Senate. Read More

Illinois prison wardens concerned about inmate population

Former Illinois prison wardens have reservations about the state's handling of the inmate population. Read More

Quinn urges eligible taxpayers to file for credit

Gov. Pat Quinn wants taxpayers to take advantage of a newly expanded tax credit. Read More

Woman accused of biting off boyfriend's tongue

Prosecutors in northern Illinois say a domestic quarrel ended with a woman biting off a large portion of her boyfriend's tongue. Read More

Report: Child injuries, deaths increase despite drop in product recalls

The number of children’s product recalls is declining, but the number of incidents, injuries and death is up. Read More

Gay marriage bill faces more opposition in Illinois House than Senate

People against same-sex marriage in Illinois should be more in evidence when the issue comes up in the House than they were when it passed the Senate Thursday. Read More

Halvorson optimistic about winning Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s vacant seat in Congress

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson believes her chances of winning Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacant U.S. House seat have just been given a boost. Read More