Illinois

Updated at 11:50 a.m., Friday, June 7 & 3:14 p.m. The Illinois State Police on Friday issued a response to Gibbons' letter. The state police, along with…

The sponsor of same-sex marriage legislation is facing a backlash for not calling it for a vote before the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on Friday.…

Illinois lawmakers are considering a change that would keep more teenagers out of adult court. The measure, which so far has had bipartisan support, would…

Updated at 11:05 a.m. with statement from Ill. Governor Pat Quinn.Updated at 10:10 with statement from Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan.Former Illinois…

The full U.S. appeals court for the 7th Circuit will not reconsider its ruling that Illinois' ban on the concealed carry of weapons is…

It's the start of Illinois' new legislative session, and Governor Pat Quinn laid out, yesterday, what he wants lawmakers to accomplish. In his fifth state…

Updated 11:33 a.m. to show that Ryan left the halfway house.Attorney Jim Thompson says Ryan was released from the halfway house a short time after…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 29, 2013 - A firm’s bond rating often reflects future profitability. Bond rating firms, such as…

A new law taking effect January 1 in Illinois adds more penalties for adults who host parties in their home with underage drinking.The state's current…

Updated with comments from Illinois officials. Amanda Vinicky contributed reporting from Springfield.Illinois is the only state in the union that bans the…