As many as 16 fire departments are assisting Hoopeston firefighters Wednesday at the scene of a large tire fire at a tire recycling facility in the city.
By The Associated Press
The Illinois Legislature has taken action to create a committee to address the state's $97 billion pension crisis.
By Brian Mackey
The presidents of Illinois’ public universities are rallying behind a plan intended to bolster the pension system for their employees.
By The Associated Press
Sen. Dick Durbin wants the U.S. Supreme Court to provide live audio broadcasts of its proceedings.
By The Associated Press
Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.
By Julie Rovner
The House has passed one of the most far-reaching abortion bills in decades. But it's unlikely to ever become law.
By Jim Meadows
A transit district formed to challenge the expansion of Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit into Southwest Champaign is throwing in the towel. On Tuesday evening, the board of the Champaign Southwest Mass Transit District approved plans for its dissolution.
By The Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons.
By Frank James
Faced with the threat of mutiny for what seems like the umpteenth time during his speakership, John Boehner moved to mollify fellow Republicans Tuesday, saying immigration legislation would need the support of a majority of the House GOP before it could be brought to a floor vote.
By The Associated Press
A pension reform proposal developed by a group of education experts has been debated in an Illinois senate committee.
