Cleanup begins after storm, 1 weak tornado

Storms that moved across Illinois caused one weak, brief tornado northwest of Manteno in Kankakee County. Read More

AG Madigan wants 'kill switch' for smart phones

Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants smartphone manufacturers to develop a ``kill switch'' that would render stolen phones inoperable. Read More

New 'RICO' law leads to street gang arrests

The use of a new Illinois racketeering law has resulted in the arrest of dozens of members of a West Side Chicago street gang. Read More

Republican lawmakers propose college affordability plan

A group of Illinois House Republicans, including State Rep. Dan Brady has unveiled a package of legislation designed to make college more affordable for upper-middle-class Illinoisans. Read More

Davis, Schock not concerned with 13th District primary challenge

Lawyer and former beauty queen Erika Harold has put her hat into the ring to run against U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) in the Republican primary. Read More

3-year sentence for man who ditched restaurant tab

A Mattoon man was sentenced to three years in prison after authorities say he skipped out on a $70 restaurant bill. Read More

Illinois military academy set to graduate 295

The Illinois National Guard says 295 cadets attending a military academy in Rantoul for school dropouts will graduate this month. Read More

Cross: If Madigan, Cullerton want pension reform, they can get it done

The Illinois House minority leader has been asked to keep an open mind when it comes to public pension reform. Read More

Madigan plans new vote on pension plan

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning a fresh vote on own his plan to reform public-employee pensions despite a request from the governor for compromise with the Senate. Read More