Disabled parking rules changing, new office to handle enforcement

A new department within Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is changing policies that affect disabled drivers. Read More

DCFS: Drowning dangers lie in unsupervised waterways

The Department of Children and Family Services wants to remind parents and caregivers of the constant need to supervise children around waterways. Read More

Illinois will lose $212M in unpaid sales taxes from online purchases this year

The state of Illinois has released a new estimate saying it will lose $212 million in unpaid sales taxes from online purchases during 2013. Read More

Last of Rita Crundwell's assets sold

Federal officials say they've sold the last of former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell's tangible assets. Read More

Obama declares 11 counties disaster areas

President Barack Obama has declared 11 counties in Illinois as disaster areas after last month's flooding. Read More

House Oks crackdown on social media 'flash mobs'

The Illinois House has approved legislation that would impose tougher punishment on anyone convicted of using social media to plan or incite a mob attack. Read More

Gidwitz: Right hurting Illinois GOP 2014 chances

A key Illinois Republican Party donor says GOP conservatives are destroying the party's chances in the 2014 elections. Read More

Officials mark Illinois National Guard's birthday

State officials are marking the 290th birthday of the Illinois National Guard. Read More

Expanding Medicaid could help 13,000 Illinois veterans

More than 40,000 uninsured military veterans in Illinois could have new access to coverage under the national health overhaul law. Read More

Illinois Senate approves tighter disclosure rules

The Illinois Senate is approving tighter rules for disclosure of public officials' economic interests. Read More