Campaign to send cards to Illinois service members

The director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is encouraging people to send holiday cards expressing their support to U.S. service members. Read More

DOC guard's arrest report lacks info

The report an Illinois Department of Corrections prison guard was required to submit after his drunk-driving arrest in February lacks important details. Read More

Health officials urge residents to get flu shots

State health officials are urging Illinois residents to get flu shots. Read More

Illinois ranks 48 out of 50 on fiscal management list

An annual report on how states are financially managed puts Illinois near the bottom of the list. Read More

Illinois Senate approves resolution against ICC rate cuts

The Illinois Senate has passed a resolution calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to follow the rules set by legislation to implement the smart grid. Read More

A bill limiting local recycling efforts is dead

The “plastic bag bill” is staying vetoed. Read More

Chicago police: Pot hidden in load of strawberries

By The Associated Press CHICAGO - Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was arrested with 350 pounds of marijuana hidden in buckets of frozen strawberries in a rental truck. Police say the drugs ha... Read More

Senate panel OKs licenses for illegal immigrants

Supporters of licensing illegal immigrants to drive say it would make Illinois roads safer with trained motorists required to carry insurance. Read More

Illinois Supreme Court backs state's funding system for public schools

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a decision to toss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's system of funding public school districts largely through property taxes. Read More

Gambling expansion could come back

The sponsor of legislation to add five new casinos in Illinois says Gov. Pat Quinn has been unwilling to negotiate a compromise, but he remains hopeful one can be reached. Read More