Springfield News

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees union members, friends and family rally Wednesday against proposed pension legislation outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Police found one person hurt after reports of gunfire overnight Monday. Police were called to the corner of Green and Locust St.

You've never heard of Sgt. George Poundstone of tiny Grand Ridge, IL. Poundstone was a member if the 53rd Illinois infantry regiment that mustered in during 1862.

Illinois lawmakers say they just might manage to cut pension costs, strengthen the Medicaid system and pass a budget on schedule.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Even though most schools are out for the summer, administrators may soon have a heavier workload as they plan for next year.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding families visiting carnivals and amusement parks this season to look for current permit stickers on the rides.

A $1.1 million project to rebuild a deteriorating section of Philo Road in Urbana may be in jeopardy after the discovery of legal opinions that appear to bar the county from participating in its reconstruction.

Professionally filmed video footage of EVANESCENCE 's entire performance at this year's edition of the Rock In Rio Lisbon festival - shot yesterday in Lisbon, Portugal - can be seen below.

The Illinois House approved a cigarette tax hike of a $1 per pack, pushing it from 98 cents to $1.98.A The measure passed as supporters watched the number of yes votes hit 60, the minimum number needed for approval.

Mortally wounded Civil War Sgt. George Poundstone of Grand Ridge was bleeding very badly on the battlefield.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Late Thursday, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation that would implement ObamaCare two years ahead of schedule in Cook County.

Things could get fiery tonight at the first debate between Wisconsin's embattled Governor Scott Walker and his democratic opponent Tom Barrett.

A budget bill awaiting action by the Illinois House of Representatives includes $2.5 million to pay for a State Police settlement with a former death row inmate.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says it would be unconstitutional to force current state employees to work to age 67 before collecting full retirement benefits.

Peg Cleggett of Kankakee rallies with fellow American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees union members at a rally against proposed pension legislation outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield Wednesday.

Illinois lawmakers are taking a major step on the state's budget problems by slashing health care services for the poor.

You are making a difference, but we're not done yet. Phones at the statehouse have been ringing off the hook since we alerted you last week to mischief in Springfield regarding plans to hike taxes and implement ObamaCare early under the guise of "Medicaid reform." Concerned citizens are weighing in against misguided policy deals and demanding real ... (more)

Despite the misspelling and grammar error, the tee-shirt message is clear on a protester at the Illinois capitol on May 16, 2012.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House took another run at expanding legalized gambling Wednesday, approving a plan for a Chicago-based casino and four others and challenging Gov.

It's never too late in Springfield at least, that's what supporters of a senior citizens' prescription drug program hope.