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A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Take a look at a few reactions to Illinois coming one step closer to being the 15th state in the country to legalize gay marriage.
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A Grundy County judge ruled a Will County IT worker must turn over email to former county board member Kathleen Konicki
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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 was formerly located in Western Springs.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
Mayor Brian Reaves was awarded the seat Oct. 17 after a scandal-plagued summer.
Why are Democrats so afraid of Bruce Rauner?
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 wi
No Fishing (Yet!): Forest Preserve is restocking fishing spots in preparation for rainbow trout season.
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to stop that sweet perk.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Argonne was one of seven United States laboratories to participate in an international collaboration that successfully completed several decades of effort in July 2012 to find the Higgs.
Applications not taken until January now. And it will be six months before you can carry a concealed weapon.
Former Will County Board member Kathleen Konicki's "intimate" photo case is going to a judge from another county.
Mike and Marie Lynch made the historic D.C. trip with Honor Flight Chicago Wednesday.
Secret Service officers gave chase after woman tried to ram barricades.
Rep. Dan Lipinski and other Illinois lawmakers ensure that Chicago-area vets are not denied access to National World War II Memorial on Wednesday Honor Flight.
Illinois State Rep. Renee Kosel, (R-Mokena), announced Oct. 2 that she will not run for re-election.
Mayor Brian Reaves was one of about 20 candidates who interviewed with Cook County commissioners Tuesday to replace former Metra Chairman Brad O'Halloran and outgoing director William Widmer.
National parks and the IRS are closed indefinitely, but federal courts, air traffic control towers and the U.S. Postal Service will remain open.
The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website, which is administered through the NOAA.
Less popular than lice and cockroaches, says new Public Policy Poll. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blames Speaker John Boehner.
Will County Judge Gerald Kinney and State's Attorney James Glasgow are fighting a subpoena from a former county board member who claims old boyfriends circulated "intimate" photos of her.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Durkin takes over for Tom Cross of Oswego, who has held the position since 2003.
Final explosion will prepare 7.9-billion-gallon reservoir for Southland's flood control efforts.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
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Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
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Village of Lemont will receive $100 per month from the CCA, which works to preserve the history of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor and create tourism.