Pat Quinn

Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed a bill that would have required plastic bag manufacturers to set up collection and recycling programs, calling it a "roadblock"…

Both were subjects of new laws signed by Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn today.One new law will toughen safety measures on a chemical used by dry cleaners.Gov. Pat…

Akin highlights faith in push to revive campaignRepublican Congressman Todd Akin is highlighting his Christian faith while asking for help in reviving his…

Romney distancing himself from AkinRepublican presidential Mitt Romney is distancing himself from Congressman Todd Akin after comments Akin made during an…

Illinois Gov. optimistic special session will be fruitfulIllinois Governor Pat Quinn called lawmakers back to Springfield, Ill. for the one-day session…

Illinois governor Pat Quinn has signed a measure that provides an extra layer of oversight for four troubled police departments in the Metro East.East St.…

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation that extends the life span of a popular economic development tool in the state."We've had enterprise zones…

Missouri primaries are todayEight U.S. House members are asking voters for a chance at two more years in Washington. Thanks to new congressional district…

Illinois is getting tougher on those involved in human trafficking and forcing the vulnerable into prostitution. Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law Saturday that…

Jobless rate drops below 8 percent in St. LouisThe jobless rate in metropolitan St. Louis is going down, and has dipped below 8 percent for the first time…