Governor Signs Anti-Harassment Law — One Accuser Disappointed
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a sweeping anti-sexual harassment law. But one woman who accused a lawmaker of harassment is disappointed with an aspect of the new rules.
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Family Of Slain Chinese Scholar Holds Memorial
A family clinging to fading hope that the remains of Yingying Zhang, a Chinese scholar brutally killed more than two years ago, may someday be found gathered Friday in Savoy for a memorial service that included only her photograph and their own memories of her life.
Sports Betting Arrives In Illinois
Legalized sports betting will soon come to Illinois as part of the state's new gambling expansion law.
Lawmakers Question University, State Officials About Misuse Of Need-Based Financial Aid System
State lawmakers expressed outrage during a legislative hearing Thursday over the issue of affluent families from Chicago suburbs transferring guardianship of their children to another adult in order to qualify them for need-based financial aid they otherwise wouldn’t receive.
Trump Again Considering Early Prison Release For Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
President Trump is again considering letting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of prison early. Blagojevich is serving 14 years for trying to sell Obama's U.S. Senate seat.
