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The Latest: Madigan says He's Open to New Pension Deal

January 28, 2016 @ 11:42 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’s open to considering a new pension overhaul and is “anxious” to see legislation. Republican...

Hastert Judge to Consider Request to Delay Sentencing

January 28, 2016 @ 10:17 am

CHICAGO (AP) — A judge is expected to rule on a request from Dennis Hastert’s lawyers to delay a Feb. 29 sentencing in his...

Two Wal-Mart Theft Suspects Still at Large

January 22, 2016 @ 9:47 am

The Marion Police Department is asking for the help of the public in finding two men who stole from...

Authorities Search for Second Suspect in Home Shooting

January 22, 2016 @ 7:51 am

The Cairo Police Department has one unidentified suspect in custody, and are searching for a second suspect in connection with a shooting and home robbery. The...

Study: Illinois lost $53M in Bond Sale Due to Poor Finances

January 20, 2016 @ 11:48 am

CHICAGO (AP) — A University of Illinois analysis says the state received about $53 million less in a recent bond sale than it could...

Red Cross to Hold Blood Drives Throughout Region

January 11, 2016 @ 10:00 am

The need for blood and platelet donations is being described as “urgent” by the American Red Cross. Blood drives are being scheduled around the...

Simpkins to Face Sentencing Feb. 17th

January 8, 2016 @ 9:42 am

A man will face a judge next month and will find out how long he will be behind bars after pleading guilty to murdering...

Half of Illinois Schools Won't Keep Fronting MAP Grant Money

January 8, 2016 @ 9:19 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A survey of Illinois colleges shows nearly half of those responding say they won’t front income-based state grants for students...

Flu Reports Down in Illinois amid Warm December

January 8, 2016 @ 9:11 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials say reports of influenza are down this winter in Illinois compared with recent years. Data from the Illinois Department...

Court Decision Could Affect Illinois Hospital Tax Exemptions

January 7, 2016 @ 3:39 pm

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois appeals court decision is reopening a statewide dispute over whether hospitals should be exempt from paying property taxes worth millions...