Schock explains his decision to not run for governor

U. S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria), making his first appearance before Springfield reporters since his decision not to run for governor, said the “risk-reward” equation points to him running for a Read More

Agencies begin flood damage assessments in Illinois

State and federal officials are collecting information to assess Illinois' flood damage. Read More

Coroner: Missing man from Normal drowned

A man from Normal who went missing two weeks ago apparently drowned. Read More

ISU presidential candidate: Larry Dietz

The final Illinois State University presidential candidate to visit campus didn't have to go very far to get there. Read More

Emery: Mental health unit freeze holds progress

Federal sequester issues have temporarily grounded the McLean County Jail assessment for a mental health unit. Read More

Assembly Hall now named State Farm Center

Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois will now go by the name State Farm Center. Read More

Beason murder trial opens with debate over photos

The judge in the murder trial of Christopher Harris will allow the jury to hear about graphic photos but won't let them see the pictures before the trial begins. Read More

IPA holds immigration reform rallies in Central Illinois

Members of Illinois People's Action in Central Illinois are planning a pair of rallies this week for immigration reform. Read More

Nursing home reform advocate: Staff overburdened by paperwork

An advocate for long-term care reforms says nursing home residents aren't getting the attention they need because of red tape. Read More

First of two Beason family murder trials set to begin

Jury selection is scheduled to begin this week in Peoria in the first of two trials stemming from the murder of a Logan County family in 2009. Read More