Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's submitting the "most difficult" budget he's ever had to since he took office.

Friday, October 19, 2012  1st Illinois Amtrak train to hit 110 mph in modest milestone for Obama's high-speed rail plans

Sunday, August 07, 2011  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at allowing the victims of sex trafficking to have their prostitution convictions vacated.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  After spending months consulting with prosecutors, victims' families, death penalty opponents and religious leaders, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has abolished the state's death penalty.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Lawmakers: Illinois governor to abolish death penalty at signing ceremony in Capitol

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Lawmakers say Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has been discussing borrowing billions of dollars to soak up the state's pool of red ink.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is going to Germany to visit U.S. troops before the holidays.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation into law that his office says will better protect bicyclists in the state.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn isn't saying exactly how he plans to cut state spending to close the multibillion dollar budget gap - only that he's going to.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says 349 employers have agreed to hire more than 2,800 workers through the Democratic governor's "Put Illinois to Work" program.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Quinn frequently cited Simon's family, including her father, former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, while telling a crowd about her at the University of Illinois on Monday.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Quinn said Duckworth told him Tuesday she will keep her job as an assistant secretary at the Veterans Affairs Department in Washington.

Monday, January 18, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn and other state officials on Monday plan to attend a Chicago scholarship breakfast honoring King sponsored by the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Legislation signed Thursday by the governor requires a 60-day minimum stay in state prison.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  The task force is scheduled to meet Thursday morning in Springfield with a video conference connection in Chicago.