Security Of Illinois Voter Rolls A Concern As Primaries Begin

Illinois was the only state to have its election system breached in 2016.

District 212 Spanish Honor Society induction ceremony

​District 212 held its annual Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society) induction ceremony on Thursday evening, March 1.

Gov. Bruce Rauner Vetoes Gun Dealer Licensing Bill

The governor says the legislation would have crushed small businesses with unnecessary regulation. His opponents say he's playing politics.

Tackle Football Ban For Kids Under 12 Headed To House Vote

Approved by a House committee Thursday, the ban on youth tackle football aims to reduce the risk of brain damage from hits to the head.

Recreational Marijuana Ballot Question Approved By IL Senate

Senators voted 37-13 to put the non-binding measure on the March 20 primary ballot.

Bump Stock Ban, Gun Dealer Licensing, New Firearm Laws Pass House

Illinois lawmakers passed a package of new gun control bills Wednesday.

Rauner, Pritzker Lead Illinois Primary Election Polls

A poll shows a 20-point Republican race for Illinois governor, a 10-point Democratic one and two attorney general primaries within 5 points.

Gun Control Bills Head To Illinois House For A Vote

The Illinois House is expected to vote on five separate firearms purchase restrictions and mental health measures

Obituary: Thomas "The Greek" Gordon

Tom “The Greek” Gordon left our physical world to rest in his happy place, by a lake, where he will always be at peace.

House Democrats Present Package Of New Gun Laws

Restrictions on assault weapons, gun dealer licensing and a new way to take guns away from the mentally ill head to the House floor.

Local Sub Shop Joins in Fight Against Lung Disease

Subway provides food to nourish Fight For Air Climbers

'Our Teachers Did Not Sign Up To Carry Guns': Illinois Union Head

Educators around the state speak out against the idea of arming teachers.

AG Candidate Grasso: Harold 'Has Not Even Tried A Single Case'

In a new radio ad, Republican candidate Gary Grasso described his opponent, Erika Harold, as "untested" and "liberal."

Illinois' Best: Vote For State's 'Top 200'

"Blues Brothers" or "The Fugitive"? Movies are the first of multiple categories in the survey from the state's bicentennial committee.

Illinois Man Who Threatened Trump To Get Counseling

Joseph Lynn Pickett of Edwardsville pleaded guilty to making assassination threats against the president last year.

Democrats Petition To Keep Only Downstate Gubernatorial Debate

The Biss and Kennedy campaigns say they've collected thousands of signatures to stop the cancellation of a March 5 debate.

Mike Madigan Fires Longtime Staffer Over 'Unwanted Advances'

An investigation found "inappropriate conduct" by high-ranking aide Kevin Quinn, the brother of a Chicago alderman, Madigan said Monday.

Give Opioid Users Access To Medical Marijuana: Senate Committee

The measure passed an Illinois Senate committee 16-1 on Wednesday.

Legionella Bacteria Found In Illinois State Capitol

Water in 3 locations at the Capitol tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, according to a memo to staff.

'Outrageous' Plan Would Let Employers Steal Worker Tips: Madigan

The Illinois attorney general blasted a proposal by the Trump administration that could cost workers billions in tips.

Gov. Bruce Rauner Releases 1st TV Ad Against Rep. Jeanne Ives

The governor will not debate his conservative challenger but has begun airing negative ads about her.

Pritzker Sorry For Racial Comments In Blagojevich Wiretap

He apologized for the decade-old recording of him calling Jesse White the "least offensive" African American candidate.

'Racist, Sexist, Homophobic' Jeanne Ives TV Ad Provokes Backlash

The Republican primary challenger's "Thank You, Bruce Rauner" ad recounts the governor's "betrayals" of conservatives.

Gun Ban At Illinois Parks Unconstitutional: State Supreme Court

The court ruled against a state law banning guns within 1,000 feet of public parks.

Rauner Delivers 2018 Illinois State Of The State Address

In his 4th State of the State address, Gov. Bruce Rauner is targeting House Speaker Mike Madigan's property tax appeal law firm.

Rauner Met With Ex-Partner In Governor's Mansion, Schedule Shows

Gov. Bruce Rauner's calendar shows him meeting with a former associate, who claims they discussed a personal business deal, the AP reports.

Simon Youth Foundation scholarship deadline approaching

The deadline for Springfield-area high school seniors interested in applying for a Simon Youth Foundation scholarship is Feb. 15, 2018.

Duckworth Expecting 2nd Child: Report

Duckworth, who will turn 50 before her due date, will also become the first sitting U.S. Senator to give birth.

'Stranger Things' Star Promises To Officiate Illinois Wedding

He already made good on a promise to be in a fan's yearbook photos, now he'll reportedly preside over a couple's wedding in Springfield.

Blago, David Duke And The Illinois Governor's Race

As Rauner clarifies that he does think Duke is a racist, he plans to air 11 minutes of wiretap audio of Blagovich and Pritzker.

Illinois Treasurer Pressures Facebook With State Investments

Is the state treasurer playing politics with state money or engaging in social good by pressuring Facebook and others to change behavior?

COUNTRY Financial to award area students $20,000 in scholarships

Students from Sangamon, Menard, Macoupin, Montgomery, Cass, Morgan and Greene counties are eligible to apply

Get to know Illinois' alternative candidates in 2018

Upcoming series features candidates not representative of the two-party system

Illinois Governor's Race Among Top 10 In U.S.: Washington Post

"What happens when two billionaires clash?" the Washington Post asks of the crowded Illinois race.

Split court decision rules part of DUI law unconstitutional

Law enforcement in Illinois now required to have a warrant before drawing blood and urine samples from suspected impaired drivers

Legislative ethics commission under fire for ignoring complaints

Ethics commission neglects their duties and disregards sexual harassment complaints

State's Invest in Kids program attracts $36 million in first day

Individuals, businesses take advantage of tax credit offering

Legionnaires' Outbreak: Rauner Staying At Quincy Veterans Home

Despite a new case of the disease at the Quincy veterans home last month, the governor plans to spend several nights there.

Judge Rejects Group's Effort To Block Illinois Abortion Law

A judge rejected the Catholic group's request for injunction against a new law set to take effect Jan. 1.

27 UFO Sightings In Illinois Since September

But there were no reports in the town one researcher calls the "UFO Capital of Chicagoland."