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1 hour, 6 minutes ago  Illinois voters don't have a lot of confidence in state government, and their outlook about the federal government isn't much better.

Today at 5:32 AM  GOP leaders are blasting President Barack Obama's long-term jobs proposal, saying the $50 billion plan would only raise federal spending that's already in excess.

Today at 5:29 AM  New polls out Tuesday morning, at the start of the homestretch to midterm elections on Nov. 2, point to an escalating anti-incumbent tide

Yesterday at 8:44 AM  US expects to spend billions on Afghanistan training long after drawdown of its forces

Yesterday at 8:41 AM  The goals, according to the White House: "Rebuild 150,000 miles of roads...renewing our commitment to the backbone of our transportation system..."

Yesterday at 8:35 AM  Obama calls for more spending on roads, railways, runways to boost economy and job growth

Sunday, September 05, 2010  While Iowa maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, southeast Iowa continues to be one of the worst hit areas in the state. Governor Culver says he has a plan to reverse that trend and it started with the I-Jobs program.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head. But the perpetually tanned, chain-smoking Ohioan might be the next House speaker and a huge force in national politics.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  A new poll shows voters prefer Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady by a slim margin over Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. The Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows 37 percent support Brady compared to 32 percent who support Quinn. The poll says 19 percent are undecided.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  Your world news headlines from September 4, 2010.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  A day after FEMA denies Hannibal individual flood assistance, city officials still are extremely unhappy. Barry Louderman's the fourth ward councilman for Hannibal. He says while the news hit hard, he'd expected it ever since FEMA came to town about two weeks ago.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  He touted efforts to create jobs, make college more affordable, help the middle class build retirement nest eggs, cut taxes on these families and stop health insurance companies from refusing to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Arizona governor says she was wrong about her beheadings claim disputed by rival during debate

Friday, September 03, 2010  A new poll shows Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are running neck and neck in their race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Economists are bracing for a weak showing in the August employment report, which is scheduled to be released Friday with the private sector forecast to add a net total of only 41,000 jobs, the fewest since January.