Madigan pension plan to get Senate floor vote

Illinois Senate Democrats will put a House pension-reform plan up for a vote. Read More

House approves cost-shift plan for higher ed

Details on a proposal to make Illinois' public institutions of higher education start picking up retirement costs are materializing. Read More

Transfers from Centralia facility halted again

A federal judge has agreed to enter a temporary restraining order to halt the movement of residents out of a southern Illinois institution for the developmentally disabled. Read More

House passes bill to regulate use of drones

A proposal that would regulate the use of drones by law enforcement agencies in Illinois has cleared the House. Read More

Illinois' Sandburg college wages flood cleanup

Administrators of a northern Illinois community college damaged when floodwaters bowled through campus say repairs will be completed before classes resume in less than two weeks. Read More

Obama to donors: Americans still need help

President Barack Obama is telling Democratic Party donors that despite improvements in the economy, Americans still need help from their government. Read More

As gay marriage vote nears, frustration mounts

Black lawmakers undecided on gay marriage are feeling increasing pressure as a vote nears, but are keeping mum on their plans. Read More

Assets of Illinois tuition savings plans top $5 billion

Two Illinois college tuition investment programs have seen their assets grow substantially in the past two years. Read More

Senators expected to discuss pension plans

State senators are poised to take up proposals dealing with Illinois' unprecedented pension debt. Read More

Liability auto insurance could increase in Illinois

The minimum required coverage for liability auto insurance may soon increase. Read More