Quinn 'open minded' to legalized medical marijuana

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's ``open minded'' to legalizing marijuana for people with serious illnesses. Read More

Department of Public Health encourages STD awareness

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging testing during STD Awareness Month. Read More

Lawsuit names White Sox owner, former governor

The former head of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is suing White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson. Read More

Lawmakers question retiree health insurance in union contract

Members of a joint legislative panel questioned the state’s Department of Central Management Services about what health insurance will be like under the new labor contract with AFSCME. Read More

Candidates sought for Illinois commodity boards

Farmers who would like to serve three-year terms on Illinois commodity boards may start circulating petitions. Read More

Lincoln's library to commemorate Cinco de Mayo

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year with a roundtable on immigration. Read More

IDPH monitoring Chicago hospital after arrests

The Illinois Department of Public Health says it's assessing patient care at a Chicago hospital where arrests were made after an alleged kickback scheme. Read More

Doctors ask for medical marijuana legalization

Nearly 250 physicians are calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize the use of marijuana for patients with serious illnesses. Read More

Madigan campaign funds are triple Quinn's in Ill.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan raised more than $800,000 in political funds compared to $565,000 for Gov. Pat Quinn in the first three months of the year. Read More

Headless goat found; link to Wrigley Field?

Authorities are investigating whether the body of a decapitated goat found at a golf course has anything to do with the goat head delivered last week to Wrigley Field. Read More