Millions converge across U.S. to see sun go dark
Millions of Americans converged on a narrow corridor stretching from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun Mond…
Prosecutors: Prof killed boyfriend as part of sexual fantasy
CHICAGO – The fatal stabbing of a hairstylist in Chicago was part of a sexual fantasy hatched in an online chatroom between a Northwestern U…
Geneva Rep. Steve Andersson bows out, announces he won't seek third term
GENEVA – State Rep. Steve Andersson, R-Geneva, will not seek a third term, he announced Thursday in a news release, stating that he believes…
Illinois House schedules school-funding veto override
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House will try to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a public school funding revamp next week, the speaker said …
Numerous restrictions for Dennis Hastert as he starts probation
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's 15-month federal prison term for banking charges has officially ended.
Illinois House takes up school funding, but not override
SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois schoolchildren romp in the neighborhood grasping at summer vacation’s final hours, political leaders in Springf…
Trump's sanctuary city threat triggers confusion, changes
CHICAGO – From defiant lawsuits to reversing policies, U.S. cities and counties are zeroing in on their immigration rules to avoid losing mi…
Illinois Senate rejects Rauner veto of school-funding plan
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate overturned Gov. Bruce Rauner on public education funding Sunday, voting to override an amendatory veto des…
Illinois Senate looks to address school funding plan Sunday
SPRINGFIELD – Just days before school bells ring, the Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature is grappling with a Republican governor ove…
J.B. Pritzker chooses Rep. Juliana Stratton as running mate in 2018 Illinois governor election
CHICAGO – Democratic candidate for Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker named state Rep. Juliana Stratton to be his 2018 running mate Thursday, c…
Gov. Rauner signs law allowing 16-year-old organ donors
CHICAGO – If you're old enough to drive in Illinois, you're now old enough to be an organ and tissue donor.
