Sessions bound for Chicago to speak to anti-crime group
CHICAGO – Attorney General Jeff Sessions will deliver a speech in Chicago on the heels of a Trump administration decision to oppose a propos…
Illinois lawmaker works on sports gambling bill
SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois lawmaker says a bill to legalize sports gambling in the state likely won't be put before the General Assembly unti…
Illinois attorney general candidate once said harassment leads to promiscuity
CHICAGO – A former Miss America who is running for Illinois attorney general once said that many victims of sexual harassment believe what i…
Gov. spends millions to guard Confederate cemeteries
ALTON – After last year’s deadly clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, the federal governmen…
Without Rauner money, GOP faces tough legislative races
SPRINGFIELD – Republicans who gained ground in the Illinois General Assembly two years ago with Gov.…
Students serve food to Decatur’s homeless
DECATUR – Aaron Napier wasn’t wearing a chef’s hat, but he clearly knows his way around a grill.The …
Illinois man files wrongful conviction lawsuit against Rockford
ROCKFORD – A northern Illinois man who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit is suing the city of Rockford and more than 20 …
Obama Foundation aims to boost education of girls worldwide
CHICAGO – The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world.
Rauner, Pritzker trade jabs over leadership, taxes at debate
QUINCY – Illinois’ candidates for governor again traded accusations over leadership, taxes and alleged corruption in a debate Thursday that …
Investors just want an Illinois governor who will avoid a junk rating
Illinois investors are endorsing fiscal stability this election.No matter who wins the gubernatorial…
