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

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with AP video: Appeals court says California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Bankruptcy court rules federal law prohibiting same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Despite judge's ruling, key players move ahead to put health care overhaul in place.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Updated with video. US judge says Obama's entire health plan unconstitutional; case destined for Supreme Court.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Judge rejects key part of Obama health care law, rules insurance mandate unconstitutional.

Monday, December 06, 2010  The legal fight over California's gay marriage ban went before a federal appeals court Monday in a hearing that reached a nationwide TV audience anxious

Friday, October 29, 2010  Religious groups, retirees warn of conflicts for military chaplains if 'don't ask' is repealed

Friday, April 16, 2010  A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional Thursday, saying the day amounts to a call for religious action.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Six lawmakers signed a letter Tuesday urging Madigan to join more than a dozen other state attorneys general who are claiming in court the law is unconstitutional.