Illinois News

David McSweeney, candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District, has received the endorsement of Former United States Senator Bob Dole.

Craig Teichen, 62, along with other gay rights activists, marched in front of Holy Name Cathedral Sunday to protest the church leadership's stance against same-sex marriage.

Fire officials say the blaze occurred Saturday morning on the city's South Side.

Louis hospital, where she was undergoing medical treatment, a police spokeswoman said.

Gov. Pat Quinn wants to end a state tax on natural gas, providing a little financial help to people who use gas to heat their homes and businesses that use it to manufacture products.

Gov. Pat Quinn defended the state's business climate Sunday after the head of Caterpillar Inc.

When the U.S. Supreme Court hears challenges to the national health care law this spring, fewer than 2,000 people, including press, guests and representatives of the public, will be able to see the court proceedings with their own eyes.

Lawmakers are working to erase a state prohibition on recording police in public that carries the same penalties as trafficking in drugs.

A lawmaker wants bicyclists to focus on the road and not their cell phones. State Rep.

Goetten is running in the 13th District, which stretches through portions of west central Illinois and includes Champaign and Decatur.

An Aurora man and decorated Army veteran who became an attorney and community volunteer has been named February's veteran of the month in Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued eight citations against a nursing home after a 77-year-old resident wandered away and was later found dead of hypothermia.

Equality Illinois holds its signature Justice for All gala on Saturday night, welcoming dozens of politicians, including a White House rep who will deliver a speech.

President Barack Obama 's revised stance on birth control coverage in workplace insurance plans could conflict with an Illinois exemption for Catholic institutions, according to the directors of two major Catholic groups who remain concerned about the compromise.

Co-defendants, Shana Ewing, 38, of Marion, Richard "Shane" Spurgeon, 37, of Murphysboro, Robert Shreve Jr., 22, of Creal Springs, Ambre "Amber" Harmon, 35, of Carterville, and Heather Ashmore, 35, of Johnston City are being held without bond until February 14th.

GALENA, Ill. - Two northwestern Illinois men are facing misdemeanor charges after they were accused of shooting gray wolves in Jo Daviess County.

In just the past few days, Michelle Obama has danced with cheering school kids, chatted with troops and swapped ideas with busy parents.

Gloria Lamar sees signs that the nation's economy has taken a turn for the better.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi predicted Friday that five large states will bring Democrats within striking distance of gaining control of the chamber this year.

In just the past few days, she's danced with cheering school kids, chatted with troops, swapped ideas with busy parents and engaged in a friendly cooking competition with stars from "Top Chef." Michelle Obama is on a national tour to promote the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity.