Quinn asks lawmakers to combine 2 pension plans

Gov. Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. Read More

First rabid bat of the year reported in Bloomington

The first rabid bat has been confirmed in McLean County. Read More

Edward Snowden claims to be source of leaked NSA documents

he source of a series of top secret leaks from the National Security Agency has stepped out of the shadows and identified himself as ex-CIA technical assistant Edward Snowden, saying he was standing u Read More

Quinn to meet with legislative leaders to talk pensions

Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to meet today with Democratic legislative leader to work out a compromise on the separate pension reform bills. Read More

Sidewalks highlight Bloomington infrastructure discussion

The city council is looking to repair a large chunk of its worn and broken sidewalks. Read More

Brady, Harms differ on pension reform details

Two lawmakers who represent Livingston County in the Illinois House agree that the state needs pension reform legislation, but when it comes to the details they have their differences. Read More

Despite windfall, Illinois still to lag on bills

An unexpected windfall of $1.2 billion has given the state's service providers a moment of relief. Read More

Psychiatry's complicated relationship with the DSM

A controversial fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders was published in late May. Read More

Illinois Republicans targeting Chicago voters

Illinois Republicans are seeing opportunity where their fortunes are the worst. Read More

Law Enforcement Torch Run leads up to Special Olympics summer games

Police officers across the state will participate in the torch run to this week benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Read More