United Way of McLean County at 87 percent of fundraising goal in final month

This is the final month of the annual United Way of McLean County campaign and the drive is at 87 percent of its goal. Read More

Kinzinger on Sandy aid, Speaker Boehner

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has reversed course after canceling a vote on Superstorm Sandy aid earlier this week. Read More

Barickman dodges gay marriage question, GOP 'divided' on issue

State Rep. Jason Barickman said there's wide range of views on same-sex marriage in the GOP, but he's not saying where he stands on the issue. Read More

2012 was 10th driest in Illinois history

The numbers are in for last year’s rainfall. Read More

Norton: Fiscal cliff decision shows good, bad of U.S. government

Now that the fiscal cliff has been averted, what can the American taxpayer learn? Read More

Redbirds battle, fall to Creighton in Valley home opener

Illinois State (9-5, 0-2 MVC) led twice in the second half and battled back to even the score two other times, but No. 16 Creighton (13-1, 2-0 MVC) held on for a 79-72 conference victory at Redbird Ar Read More

'Modern Family' star to hold Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield

A vote could come as early as tomorrow in the Illinois Senate on legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

NWS: Winter could be slightly warmer, wetter than average

The rest of the winter could prove to be slightly warmer, and slightly wetter than average. Read More

Sen. Kirk gears up for return to Washington

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says recovering from a major stroke a year ago is the hardest thing he's ever done. Read More

Edgar: Constant communication needed for pension reform

The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield Wednesday with the public pension situation still unresolved. Read More