Federal officials warn of tax fraud

Federal officials say recent arrests for alleged income tax crimes are a good reminder to the public to file taxes on time and in accordance with the law. Read More

Proposed bill encourages Illinois companies on state contracts

A proposed change in state law would allow state agencies to favor Illinois companies for engineering and architectural services. Read More

Funeral set for famed film critic Roger Ebert

Acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert's funeral will be at a Catholic church in downtown Chicago. Read More

Ke$ha added to State Fair lineup

Popular rapper Ke$ha is the latest performer to be named to the Illinois State Fair entertainment line-up. Read More

Closer Look: Ill. Measure eyes controls on drones

An Illinois legislator is trying to prepare the state for what could be a new era in police surveillance. Read More

Cubs, City of Chicago close in on Wrigley deal

Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Chicago Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. Read More

Union ratifies agreement with U of I

Members of the Service Employees International Union have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract with the University of Illinois that ended a strike by building and food service workers. Read More

CAT laying off more than 400 in Decatur

Caterpillar Inc. says it plans to lay off more than 460 employees this June at its plant in Decatur. Read More

Study ranks Illinois 50th in personal freedoms

A recent study ranks Illinois at the bottom in legislating personal freedoms. Read More

School bus overturns in northern Illinois

Authorities say a school bus carrying around two dozen elementary school children has overturned in northern Illinois. Read More