Concealed carry bill separates Cook County from Illinois

Lawmakers in Springfield have gone back and forth about concealed carry. Read More

Veteran walking 165 miles to support USO

An Iraq War veteran is walking 165 miles from his home near Chicago to his alma mater in eastern Illinois to raise money for the USO. Read More

Gifts to Illinois agriculture impact thousands

1st Farm Credit Services continued support Monday of groups dedicated to agriculture education, youth and leadership in Illinois. Read More

Illinois Black Caucus chair signs on gay marriage bill

The leader of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has signed on to co-sponsor a measure that would authorize same-sex couples to marry in the state. Read More

Georgia trucker indicted in Illinois trooper death

A grand jury in Illinois has indicted a Georgia truck driver in the death of an Illinois state trooper. Read More

Illinois seniors get bigger break on property tax

Legislation designed to reduce property tax bills for Illinois seniors is now law. Read More

Throw bums out? Try balancing Illinois budget online

Tired of paying more state taxes and hearing only about overdue bills and a pension crisis? Read More

Quinn asks for FEMA help with flood assessments

Gov. Pat Quinn has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with flood damage assessments in Illinois. Read More

Secretary of State encourages online renewal

Secretary of State Jesse White says Earth Day is a good reminder that motorists can go green by registering to receive vehicle renewal notices via email. Read More

Rutherford: Perry's visit should sound alarm

The governor of Texas, Rick Perry is trying to rustle up some business from Illinois. Read More