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

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Friday, June 10, 2011 

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  There is a proposal being floated in front of members of the Illinois General Assembly to increase the cigarette tax by $1.00.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Illinois lawmakers says Quinn has until early March to deliver budget address to joint session of legislature.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  Massive crowds greet Illinois lawmakers as they begin their special session in Springfield to consider a multi billion dollar hole in the proposed state budget

Thursday, May 07, 2009  It looks like a pay increase for Illinois lawmakers is losing support in Springfield.