House OKs amendments banning semi-auto guns

The Illinois House has approved a series of measures that would ban semi-automatic assault weapons in Illinois. Read More

Former Illinois comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch dies

Former Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch has died at age 86. Read More

Quinn: Budget 'difficult' because of pensions

Gov. Pat Quinn says the state budget he'll present this week will be ``hard and difficult'' because of Illinois' massive pension debt. Read More

Durbin, Kirk to introduce gun legislation

U.S. senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk say they and other senators will introduce a bill to crack down on gun trafficking and straw purchasing. Read More

Ed Helms of 'The Office,' 2 more get Knox degrees

Television star Ed Helms of ``The Office'' comedy series will deliver the commencement address June 8 at Knox College in Galesburg. Read More

IDOT guiding minority- and women-owned firms

The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched an initiative to increase participation of minority- and women-owned companies in state contracts. Read More

Federal cuts mean longer wait times at O'Hare

Federal officials say among the effects of automatic budget cuts is an up to 50 percent increase in wait times at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Read More

Learjet passengers walk off aircraft in St. Louis

An official says the eight passengers aboard a small aircraft with landing gear troubles walked off the plane after it landed safely in St. Louis. Read More

Medicaid expansion sponsor hoping to see success in House

The Illinois House will soon take up a bill allowing more low-income residents to enroll in Medicaid. Read More

Quinn vetoes 2011 gaming expansion legislation

Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed a piece of old gambling legislation that would have added five new casinos and more slot machines. Read More