Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.
Nor can anyone else now that Chicago City Council has passed an indoor e-cigarette ban.
North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.
Sen. Kirk Dillard was the only General Assembly member who represents Western Springs that voted against the bill approved by both houses Tuesday.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
Bipartisan group seeks a federal disaster declaration for the state of Illinois to help 15 counties.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
La Grange Village Board members approve recommendation of an estimated levy increase for 2013, the Doings reports.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
A new ordinance in La Grange will allow commercial building owners and managers to submit a comprehensive sign plan to the village if they want to display signage on for second-floor businesses.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
The district office of the new House Republican leader is now located in Burr Ridge.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
La Grange Park residents criticize village plan to seek federal funding for roadway improvements, the Doings reports.
Smart meter installation underway in La Grange Park.
Village approves resolution to replant more than 300 trees in the 2013-14 budget.
La Grange Village Board approves contract with Naperville-based firm to purchase and install security cameras at the Stone Avenue and La Grange Road Metra stations.
The Illinois House Republican leader said he supports Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's goal of three-year prison sentences for illegal gun possession, but noted that a significant cost would come with it.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
After rejecting bids twice for the renovation of the historic building, La Grange officials accept a bid for the Stone Avenue train station renovation.
The Western Springs resident takes over for Tom Cross of Oswego, who has held the position since 2003.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
Former Cook County official guilty of accepting kickbacks.
The 54,000-square-foot cancer center will be built on Ogden Avenue near I-294 in Hinsdale.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
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