A Benedictine monk from Wisconsin who faces charges he tried to abduct four Illinois girls has been released on bond.
A Benedictine monk from Wisconsin who faces charges he tried to abduct four Illinois girls has been released on bond.
Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily halt the movement of residents out of a southern Illinois institution for the developmentally disabled.
Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily halt the movement of residents out of a southern Illinois institution for the developmentally disabled.
Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.
Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.
The Illinois congressional delegation is asking President Barack Obama to make federal aid available to local governments in 25 counties impacted by floods earlier this month.
The Illinois congressional delegation is asking President Barack Obama to make federal aid available to local governments in 25 counties impacted by floods earlier this month.
Donald Trump says he won a "complete and total victory" in Chicago federal court.
Donald Trump says he won a "complete and total victory" in Chicago federal court.
An aide says Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote tomorrow. Quinn spokeswoman Brooke Anderson said today that the legislation is "a massive...
The Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League plan to help Oklahoma tornado victims by presenting a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of outfielder Ty Wright, a former Oklahoma State player.
The Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League plan to help Oklahoma tornado victims by presenting a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of outfielder Ty Wright, a former Oklahoma State player.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote on Friday.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn opposes the compromise gun-carry legislation that the Illinois House is readying for a floor vote on Friday.
A Michigan congressman has apologized after attending Louis Farrakhan's appearance at a Detroit church during which the Nation of Islam leader Detroit made anti-Jewish remarks.
A Michigan congressman has apologized after attending Louis Farrakhan's appearance at a Detroit church during which the Nation of Islam leader Detroit made anti-Jewish remarks.
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive in a Cleveland house is getting complimentary McDonald's for the next year.
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive in a Cleveland house is getting complimentary McDonald's for the next year.
The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.
The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would create a state-governed "insurance exchange" so individuals and small businesses can shop for health care coverage as required by President Obama's health law.
A former federal prosecutor says he's surprised that the Obama administration chose attorney Zachary Fardon to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago.
A former federal prosecutor says he's surprised that the Obama administration chose attorney Zachary Fardon to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago.
An 87-year-old woman who lost her civil case against Donald Trump says she's glad she took the "Apprentice" star to court even though a jury in Chicago ended up deciding against her.
An 87-year-old woman who lost her civil case against Donald Trump says she's glad she took the "Apprentice" star to court even though a jury in Chicago ended up deciding against her.
A federal jury in Jackson has found for Pike County in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against a wood pellet company that never built a promised mill.
A federal jury in Jackson has found for Pike County in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against a wood pellet company that never built a promised mill.
Officials say unemployment decreased during April in nine of Illinois' 12 metro areas.
Officials say unemployment decreased during April in nine of Illinois' 12 metro areas.
The state Department of Employment Security said Thursday that unemployment rates decreased in nine of 12 of Illinois' metro areas in April.
The state Department of Employment Security said Thursday that unemployment rates decreased in nine of 12 of Illinois' metro areas in April.
The Obama administration has named a private attorney and former federal prosecutor to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago.
Jurors have sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the "Apprentice" star cheated her in a skyscraper condo deal.
Jurors have sided with billionaire Donald Trump and against an 87-year-old grandmother who took him to court alleging that the "Apprentice" star cheated her in a skyscraper condo deal.
A southwestern Illinois prosecutor wants a circuit judge to be banned from hearing hundreds of cases, citing a federal investigation of the jurist.
A southwestern Illinois prosecutor wants a circuit judge to be banned from hearing hundreds of cases, citing a federal investigation of the jurist.
The Illinois Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.
The Illinois Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.
The new sponsor of a plan to expand Illinois' gambling says legislation proposing five new casinos is in final negotiations.
The new sponsor of a plan to expand Illinois' gambling says legislation proposing five new casinos is in final negotiations.
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the...
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas.
The University of Illinois' Senate Executive Committee has approved a resolution supporting the end of use of Chief Illiniwek.
The University of Illinois' Senate Executive Committee has approved a resolution supporting the end of use of Chief Illiniwek.
Autopsies are planned on the bodies of two men who were found inside a car in Chicago's South Side.
Autopsies are planned on the bodies of two men who were found inside a car in Chicago's South Side.
The Chicago Cubs have lost four of five heading into a matinee at Pittsburgh. Edwin Jackson pitches for the Cubs today against Jeanmar (JAHN'-mar) Gomez of the Pirates. The Cubs are just 4 for 25 with runners in scoring...
Illinois legislation allowing public possession of concealed guns would wipe out local firearms ordinances.
Illinois legislation allowing public possession of concealed guns would wipe out local firearms ordinances.
A semi driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in a fatal interstate crash that killed another truck driver in Dunn County.
A semi driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in a fatal interstate crash that killed another truck driver in Dunn County.
A substitute teacher accused of making a threatening telephone call to a school board member during a teachers' strike has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.
A substitute teacher accused of making a threatening telephone call to a school board member during a teachers' strike has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.
The former leader of a western Illinois county's drug court is facing federal charges that he maintained a drug house.
The former leader of a western Illinois county's drug court is facing federal charges that he maintained a drug house.
Buckle up, take your time and don't get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol.
Buckle up, take your time and don't get behind the wheel if you've been drinking alcohol.
Things are going to get really busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend.
Things are going to get really busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend.
The population of Chicago has climbed but it climbed slower than any major city in the United States.
The population of Chicago has climbed but it climbed slower than any major city in the United States.
A June sentencing date has been scheduled for a suburban Chicago man who was arrested after two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in a Wal-Mart parking lot in eastern Kansas.
A June sentencing date has been scheduled for a suburban Chicago man who was arrested after two of his children were found bound and blindfolded in a Wal-Mart parking lot in eastern Kansas.
Federal prosecutors have charged the supervisor of a western Illinois drug-court program with allowing his home to be used to make methamphetamine and to grow marijuana.
Federal prosecutors have charged the supervisor of a western Illinois drug-court program with allowing his home to be used to make methamphetamine and to grow marijuana.
Jurors are set to deliberate a second day at a civil trial where an 87-year-old woman alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a condominium deal.
Jurors are set to deliberate a second day at a civil trial where an 87-year-old woman alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a condominium deal.
A 50-year prison sentence was handed a man convicted of killing an unarmed man lured to a McHenry County home for sex.
A 50-year prison sentence was handed a man convicted of killing an unarmed man lured to a McHenry County home for sex.
Prosecutors appear to be nearing the end of their case in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death in 2009.
Prosecutors appear to be nearing the end of their case in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death in 2009.
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson is being given an honorary law degree by Northern Illinois University.
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson is being given an honorary law degree by Northern Illinois University.
A national Jewish civil rights group has criticized National of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan for making anti-Semitic statements at a Detroit church appearance and is calling on a congressman and other leaders in...
A national Jewish civil rights group has criticized National of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan for making anti-Semitic statements at a Detroit church appearance and is calling on a congressman and other leaders in attendance...
Photographer Wayne F. Miller, who produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II and created a ground-breaking series of portraits chronicling the lives of black Americans in Chicago, has died at...
Photographer Wayne F. Miller, who produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II and created a ground-breaking series of portraits chronicling the lives of black Americans in Chicago, has died at age 94.
The former manager of Marion's water department pleaded guilty to federal charges she stole more than $500,000 from the southern Illinois city.
The former manager of Marion's water department pleaded guilty to federal charges she stole more than $500,000 from the southern Illinois city.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns will get a vote Friday.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns will get a vote Friday.
A central Illinois judge has sentenced a Springfield man to 65 years in prison for armed robbery and murder.
A central Illinois judge has sentenced a Springfield man to 65 years in prison for armed robbery and murder.
Compromise Illinois House legislation to regulate the carrying of concealed weapons would ban guns in parks and on public transportation.
Compromise Illinois House legislation to regulate the carrying of concealed weapons would ban guns in parks and on public transportation.
The U.S. Justice Department says a supervisor from a western Illinois drug court program has been charged with using his home to grow marijuana and make methamphetamine.
The U.S. Justice Department says a supervisor from a western Illinois drug court program has been charged with using his home to grow marijuana and make methamphetamine.
City pride has intervened at a Chicago civil trial featuring New Yorker Donald Trump
City pride has intervened at a Chicago civil trial featuring New Yorker Donald Trump
The president of the Chicago Teachers Union says the Chicago Board of Education's decision to close 50 schools is "bad governance."
The president of the Chicago Teachers Union says the Chicago Board of Education's decision to close 50 schools is "bad governance."
Jurors have withdrawn to begin deliberations about whether Donald Trump cheated an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her in property deal.
Jurors have withdrawn to begin deliberations about whether Donald Trump cheated an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her in property deal.
Legislation increasing the speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois to 70 mph is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn.
Legislation increasing the speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois to 70 mph is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology.
The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology.
A baby wallaroo has gone missing in northern Illinois.
A baby wallaroo has gone missing in northern Illinois.
Protesters of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel's plan to close dozens of city schools have been removed from a school board meeting in Chicago and from the State Capitol in Springfield.
Protesters of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel's plan to close dozens of city schools have been removed from a school board meeting in Chicago and from the State Capitol in Springfield.
Donald Trump's attorney says lawyers for an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her resorted to personal attacks on Trump because of a weak case.
Donald Trump's attorney says lawyers for an 87-year-old who claims the "Apprentice" star cheated her resorted to personal attacks on Trump because of a weak case.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is urging a House vote on his pension-reform plan even though Speaker Michael Madigan has his own proposal.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is urging a House vote on his pension-reform plan even though Speaker Michael Madigan has his own proposal.
Like anything that's 117 years old, the telescope in the University of Illinois' observatory could use a little work. This summer, it will get it.
Like anything that's 117 years old, the telescope in the University of Illinois' observatory could use a little work. This summer, it will get it.
A gay-rights group has filed a legal complaint against the Exxon Mobil Corp., accusing it of anti-gay discrimination in handling job applications.
A gay-rights group has filed a legal complaint against the Exxon Mobil Corp., accusing it of anti-gay discrimination in handling job applications.
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens is being cared for at the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Center and they may have made a long trip to get there.
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens is being cared for at the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Center and they may have made a long trip to get there.
A judge is expected to announce a verdict in the trial of a Chenoa man accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
A judge is expected to announce a verdict in the trial of a Chenoa man accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
Police in southwestern Illinois' Belleville say they're investigating reports that female students at a Catholic high school secretly were videotaped by one of the school's sports teams.
Police in southwestern Illinois' Belleville say they're investigating reports that female students at a Catholic high school secretly were videotaped by one of the school's sports teams.
An East St. Louis police detective facing federal charges that he plotted to distribute cocaine while on the police force has resigned.
An East St. Louis police detective facing federal charges that he plotted to distribute cocaine while on the police force has resigned.
Damage to the downtown area of a southwestern Illinois community this week now is being blamed on a brief tornado that reached wind speeds of 135 mph.
Damage to the downtown area of a southwestern Illinois community this week now is being blamed on a brief tornado that reached wind speeds of 135 mph.
A supermarket chain wants an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers moved to a federal court.
A supermarket chain wants an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach affecting up to 2.4 million credit and debit cards of its customers moved to a federal court.
Illinois Sen. Donne Trotter has apologized for remarks that compared a member of Gov. Pat Quinn's cabinet to a Nazi.
Illinois Sen. Donne Trotter has apologized for remarks that compared a member of Gov. Pat Quinn's cabinet to a Nazi.
Authorities say the five men killed when their van veered off a southern Illinois freeway were from Baltimore.
Authorities say the five men killed when their van veered off a southern Illinois freeway were from Baltimore.
Authorities have identified the five men killed when their Pennsylvania-bound van veered off a southern Illinois freeway.
Authorities have identified the five men killed when their Pennsylvania-bound van veered off a southern Illinois freeway.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is supporting Penny Pritzker as President Barack Obama's choice for commerce secretary.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is supporting Penny Pritzker as President Barack Obama's choice for commerce secretary.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an exhibit of drawings of fallen Illinois soldiers.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an exhibit of drawings of fallen Illinois soldiers.
Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding.
Illinois' congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month's flooding.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on whether to close 53 schools.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on whether to close 53 schools.
Closing arguments are expected at a civil trial in Chicago that pits an 87-year-old investor against "Apprentice" host Donald Trump.
Closing arguments are expected at a civil trial in Chicago that pits an 87-year-old investor against "Apprentice" host Donald Trump.
Jurors will begin hearing their third week of testimony in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death.
Jurors will begin hearing their third week of testimony in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois family to death.
A former federal prison officer in southern Illinois has been ordered to spend three months in prison and pay $22,000 restitution for tax crimes.
A former federal prison officer in southern Illinois has been ordered to spend three months in prison and pay $22,000 restitution for tax crimes.
An Illinois Army National Guard veteran and former sports journalist says he's running for a southern Illinois congressional seat.
An Illinois Army National Guard veteran and former sports journalist says he's running for a southern Illinois congressional seat.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.
Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.
FBI Director Robert Mueller has praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast for their "true and unerring valor."
FBI Director Robert Mueller has praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast for their "true and unerring valor."
Police in suburban Atlanta say rapper Chief Keef, whose name is Keith Cozart, has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Police in suburban Atlanta say rapper Chief Keef, whose name is Keith Cozart, has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Former President Bill Clinton is calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage.
Former President Bill Clinton is calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage.
Lake County prosecutors say a man charged in the 2006 strangling death of a Lindenhurst restaurant manager committed the crime because he could and wanted to.
Lake County prosecutors say a man charged in the 2006 strangling death of a Lindenhurst restaurant manager committed the crime because he could and wanted to.
The longtime promoter of expanding Illinois gambling has taken his name from a bill over "perceived conflict of interest" with his law firm.
The longtime promoter of expanding Illinois gambling has taken his name from a bill over "perceived conflict of interest" with his law firm.
Chicago officials say more than $1.5 billion in water, road and transit projects will be completed coming months, as part of the city's Building a New Chicago infrastructure program.
Chicago officials say more than $1.5 billion in water, road and transit projects will be completed coming months, as part of the city's Building a New Chicago infrastructure program.
Illinois House members say Senate President John Cullerton's pension-reform proposal saves at most only 40 percent of what the Chicago Democrat predicts.
Illinois House members say Senate President John Cullerton's pension-reform proposal saves at most only 40 percent of what the Chicago Democrat predicts.
The Senate has again approved a plan to address so-called Smart Grid technology over the objection of Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Senate has again approved a plan to address so-called Smart Grid technology over the objection of Gov. Pat Quinn.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
A Northern Illinois University administrator who went on leave after an FBI investigation will retire at the end of the month.
A Northern Illinois University administrator who went on leave after an FBI investigation will retire at the end of the month.
A key Illinois House committee has approved an expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults who don't have children at home, despite scrutiny over a last-minute amendment that would give flexibility to some...
A key Illinois House committee has approved an expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults who don't have children at home, despite scrutiny over a last-minute amendment that would give flexibility to some...
Chicago police are asking for the public's help to identify a young woman or girl found dead and badly burned in a garbage bin.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help to identify a young woman or girl found dead and badly burned in a garbage bin.
A small-town Iowa letter carrier will soon learn his sentence for sending dud pipe bombs with threatening letters signed "The Bishop."
A small-town Iowa letter carrier will soon learn his sentence for sending dud pipe bombs with threatening letters signed "The Bishop."
Gov. Pat Quinn says he hopes a bill that would kick-start high-volume oil and gas drilling passes "swiftly" through the Illinois House and Senate after a House committee voted to send it to the full House.
Gov. Pat Quinn says he hopes a bill that would kick-start high-volume oil and gas drilling passes "swiftly" through the Illinois House and Senate after a House committee voted to send it to the full House.
An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state.
An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state.
Members of Illinois' tea party movement say they'll protest outside IRS offices in four cities over revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny.
Members of Illinois' tea party movement say they'll protest outside IRS offices in four cities over revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny.
A Rockford, Ill., woman has her service dog back, a month after losing him in rural Missouri, eight hours from her home.
A Rockford, Ill., woman has her service dog back, a month after losing him in rural Missouri, eight hours from her home.
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.
A southern Illinois man is jailed on $2 million bond after being accused in the shooting death of a woman outside a card shop in the Franklin County city of Benton.
A southern Illinois man is jailed on $2 million bond after being accused in the shooting death of a woman outside a card shop in the Franklin County city of Benton.
Cleanup efforts are underway in the southwestern Illinois community of Mount Olive after severe storms pummeled that community, damaging at least a dozen buildings in its downtown area.
Cleanup efforts are underway in the southwestern Illinois community of Mount Olive after severe storms pummeled that community, damaging at least a dozen buildings in its downtown area.
Twenty-one people Hannibal are facing drug-related charges after a roundup in the northeast Missouri town.
Twenty-one people Hannibal are facing drug-related charges after a roundup in the northeast Missouri town.
A 17-year-old high school student in Rockford will graduate with a perfect attendance record he's maintained since kindergarten.
A 17-year-old high school student in Rockford will graduate with a perfect attendance record he's maintained since kindergarten.
An attorney for six men who claim they were abused by a now-defrocked priest says Jesuit officials have agreed to pay $19.6 million to settle his clients' lawsuit.
An attorney for six men who claim they were abused by a now-defrocked priest says Jesuit officials have agreed to pay $19.6 million to settle his clients' lawsuit.
Jurors are expected to hear closing arguments at a civil trial in Chicago that pits an 87-year-old investor against "Apprentice" host Donald Trump.
Jurors are expected to hear closing arguments at a civil trial in Chicago that pits an 87-year-old investor against "Apprentice" host Donald Trump.
Illinois hunters harvested fewer wild turkey during this spring season compared with last year.
Illinois hunters harvested fewer wild turkey during this spring season compared with last year.
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man whose body was found last month.
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man whose body was found last month.
Jurors are expected to return to court in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois to death in 2009.
Jurors are expected to return to court in the trial of a man charged with beating five members of a central Illinois to death in 2009.
Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis says he broke ranks with most fellow Republicans and voted to legalize medical marijuana because it might help people in pain.
Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis says he broke ranks with most fellow Republicans and voted to legalize medical marijuana because it might help people in pain.
Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant.
Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant.
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Texas to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Texas to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.
Operators of the idled Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan say repairs to a tank that leaked slightly radioactive water into Lake Michigan will take until early summer to complete.
Operators of the idled Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan say repairs to a tank that leaked slightly radioactive water into Lake Michigan will take until early summer to complete.
The tornadoes that have raked communities in Oklahoma, Texas and other states over the past week belie what has been an unusually slow start to the 2013 tornado season.
The tornadoes that have raked communities in Oklahoma, Texas and other states over the past week belie what has been an unusually slow start to the 2013 tornado season.
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution supporting a statewide moratorium on high-volume oil and gas drilling.
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution supporting a statewide moratorium on high-volume oil and gas drilling.
A Chicago-area man has been charged with threatening to kill the U.S. ambassador in Serbia and others in a dispute over a visa for his Serbian wife.
A Chicago-area man has been charged with threatening to kill the U.S. ambassador in Serbia and others in a dispute over a visa for his Serbian wife.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Parents of two Sandy Hook elementary students killed by a Connecticut gunman last fall testified in favor of limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.
Parents of two Sandy Hook elementary students killed by a Connecticut gunman last fall testified in favor of limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.
Police in downtown Chicago have taken several people into custody who were protesting the planned closing of several schools.
Police in downtown Chicago have taken several people into custody who were protesting the planned closing of several schools.
Authorities say a van carrying church members returning from a California religious gathering careened off of a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times, killing five people and hospitalizing six others.
Authorities say a van carrying church members returning from a California religious gathering careened off of a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times, killing five people and hospitalizing six others.
Across the Midwest, farmers are planting crops on almost any scrap of available land to take advantage of consistently high corn and soybean prices.
Across the Midwest, farmers are planting crops on almost any scrap of available land to take advantage of consistently high corn and soybean prices.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.
An 87-year-old who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
An 87-year-old who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
Jurors in the trail of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family have the day off. But the defendant is on the stand as a judge decides whether video of him being interviewed by...
Jurors in the trail of a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family have the day off. But the defendant is on the stand as a judge decides whether video of him being interviewed by investigators can...
Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has been appointed to head the board of a government-supported nonprofit that promotes Chicago as a tourism and convention destination.
Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has been appointed to head the board of a government-supported nonprofit that promotes Chicago as a tourism and convention destination.
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month on the issues of pension reform and same-sex marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois has a chance to make history before the end of the legislative session this month on the issues of pension reform and same-sex marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana.
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana.
Transit officials in Chicago say there have been no major problems this morning on the city's Red Line. This is the start of a five-month construction project that is shutting down a 10-mile stretch of the line...
Transit officials in Chicago say there have been no major problems this morning on the city's Red Line. This is the start of a five-month construction project that is shutting down a 10-mile stretch of the line on the...
School officials and some students say a ban on smoking in high traffic areas at Illinois State University is going smoothly so far.
School officials and some students say a ban on smoking in high traffic areas at Illinois State University is going smoothly so far.
Police in southwestern Illinois' Belleville say officers responding to a reported domestic dispute found an explosive device and firearms inside the home.
Police in southwestern Illinois' Belleville say officers responding to a reported domestic dispute found an explosive device and firearms inside the home.
Illinois State Police are assisting in the East St. Louis shooting death of a wheelchair-bound man.
Illinois State Police are assisting in the East St. Louis shooting death of a wheelchair-bound man.
An Illinois man is jailed on charges that he threatened to kill his ex-wife and stole her car as she was driving him to Pittsburgh International Airport after visiting their son.
An Illinois man is jailed on charges that he threatened to kill his ex-wife and stole her car as she was driving him to Pittsburgh International Airport after visiting their son.
Funeral services are pending for a 1-year-old girl who East St. Louis police say was run over by a car after a boy sitting in the vehicle started the engine and put it into gear.
Funeral services are pending for a 1-year-old girl who East St. Louis police say was run over by a car after a boy sitting in the vehicle started the engine and put it into gear.
An employee of Chicago's Navy Pier has met his goal, breaking the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride and bringing the record to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
An employee of Chicago's Navy Pier has met his goal, breaking the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride and bringing the record to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
The trial of a man charged in the strangling death of the manager of a Lindenhurst restaurant is set to begin - nearly 7 years after the slaying.
The trial of a man charged in the strangling death of the manager of a Lindenhurst restaurant is set to begin - nearly 7 years after the slaying.
Getting to work on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line is going to be a lot different for the next five months.
Getting to work on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line is going to be a lot different for the next five months.
Chicago teachers, parents and students are hitting the streets for a third and final day of citywide marches in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
Chicago teachers, parents and students are hitting the streets for a third and final day of citywide marches in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Police in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge have a sneaking suspicion that a man arrested on theft charges in March may have scammed dozens more people out of artwork, sports memorabilia, cars and other items.
Police in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge have a sneaking suspicion that a man arrested on theft charges in March may have scammed dozens more people out of artwork, sports memorabilia, cars and other items.
Enbridge Energy Co. is preparing to construct a 600-mile pipeline that will carry crude oil from Illinois to Cushing, and the project promises to bring several hundred jobs.
Enbridge Energy Co. is preparing to construct a 600-mile pipeline that will carry crude oil from Illinois to Cushing, and the project promises to bring several hundred jobs.
A man who apparently drowned in an Aurora retention pond has been identified as a resident of a local homeless shelter.
A man who apparently drowned in an Aurora retention pond has been identified as a resident of a local homeless shelter.
Top Democratic leaders, including Gov. Pat Quinn, are urging lawmakers to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Top Democratic leaders, including Gov. Pat Quinn, are urging lawmakers to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -
Another community is exploring a possible ordinance on concealed guns in the event state lawmakers fail to pass a law by a federal court's deadline.
Another community is exploring a possible ordinance on concealed guns in the event state lawmakers fail to pass a law by a federal court's deadline.
Anxiety and anger are growing among state employees and retirees who wonder what will happen to their pocketbooks if lawmakers make expected changes to the state's pension systems.
Anxiety and anger are growing among state employees and retirees who wonder what will happen to their pocketbooks if lawmakers make expected changes to the state's pension systems.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will be grand marshal of this year's Memorial Day parade in Chicago.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will be grand marshal of this year's Memorial Day parade in Chicago.
Mosquitoes that hatched early thanks to April's flooding could have reached adulthood and begun biting this weekend. But cooler than normal temperatures and strong winds that followed helped halt their advance.
Mosquitoes that hatched early thanks to April's flooding could have reached adulthood and begun biting this weekend. But cooler than normal temperatures and strong winds that followed helped halt their advance.
It's the second day of citywide marches for Chicago teachers, parents and students opposed to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to close dozens of city schools.
It's the second day of citywide marches for Chicago teachers, parents and students opposed to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to close dozens of city schools.
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle.
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis says the fight to stop the closure of dozens of city schools will not end with the school board's upcoming vote on the proposal.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis says the fight to stop the closure of dozens of city schools will not end with the school board's upcoming vote on the proposal.
A suburban Chicago man is being accused of using his cellphone video camera to record women in a bathroom at Elmhurst Hospital.
A suburban Chicago man is being accused of using his cellphone video camera to record women in a bathroom at Elmhurst Hospital.
Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and in other tourist areas.
Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and in other tourist areas.
The diver of a semi-trailer truck has walked away without serious injury after his vehicle collided with a freight train in eastern Illinois.
The diver of a semi-trailer truck has walked away without serious injury after his vehicle collided with a freight train in eastern Illinois.
The body of a 20-year-old man missing since a boating accident a week ago has been recovered from the LaMoine River in western Illinois.
The body of a 20-year-old man missing since a boating accident a week ago has been recovered from the LaMoine River in western Illinois.
Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks.
Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks.
Overnight shootings in Chicago have killed three people and injured at least eight others, including a 16-year-old boy.
Overnight shootings in Chicago have killed three people and injured at least eight others, including a 16-year-old boy.
Three Chicago teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and posting the attack on Facebook.
Three Chicago teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and posting the attack on Facebook.
Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open.
Although the future of Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois won't be in question for two more years, state and local officials are preparing a plan to keep the facility open.
Apollo 13 astronaut Capt. James Lovell Jr. will help dedicate a Chicago memorial garden paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
Apollo 13 astronaut Capt. James Lovell Jr. will help dedicate a Chicago memorial garden paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
A defense attorney says he will appeal a judge's refusal to reconsider a Deerfield's man 47-year prison term for killing his girlfriend's mother with a baseball bat.
A defense attorney says he will appeal a judge's refusal to reconsider a Deerfield's man 47-year prison term for killing his girlfriend's mother with a baseball bat.
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for 10 people to honor as Illinoisans of the Day at the fair this August in Springfield.
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for 10 people to honor as Illinoisans of the Day at the fair this August in Springfield.
Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees.
Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees.
The Chicago Teachers Union is launching a three-day march around the city in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
The Chicago Teachers Union is launching a three-day march around the city in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
Karen Lewis says she and her slate of candidates have been re-elected to top offices of the Chicago Teachers Union.
Karen Lewis says she and her slate of candidates have been re-elected to top offices of the Chicago Teachers Union.
Duluth police have released the name of a 36-year-old man who died after crashing his bicycle into a pole.
Duluth police have released the name of a 36-year-old man who died after crashing his bicycle into a pole.
An Illinois senator is blaming unnamed "extremists" who oppose legislation to restrict the possession of concealed guns for delaying a vote on the issue.
An Illinois senator is blaming unnamed "extremists" who oppose legislation to restrict the possession of concealed guns for delaying a vote on the issue.
A suburban Chicago man has been found mentally fit to stand trial on charges he beat his wife to death with a weightlifting curling bar.
A suburban Chicago man has been found mentally fit to stand trial on charges he beat his wife to death with a weightlifting curling bar.
An Illinois State Police expert says DNA tests show that blood found in a truck and on a shoe belonging to a man charged with killing five members of a southern Illinois family matches two of the victims.
An Illinois State Police expert says DNA tests show that blood found in a truck and on a shoe belonging to a man charged with killing five members of a southern Illinois family matches two of the victims.
Police in Aurora say a 36-year-old man apparently drowned in a retention pond.
Police in Aurora say a 36-year-old man apparently drowned in a retention pond.
Authorities say four people were injured when an elevator at a Chicago parking garage dropped five floors.
Authorities say four people were injured when an elevator at a Chicago parking garage dropped five floors.
Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state.
Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state.
Legislation in the Illinois Senate allowing people to carry concealed weapons no longer would require applicants to show they have "good moral character."
Legislation in the Illinois Senate allowing people to carry concealed weapons no longer would require applicants to show they have "good moral character."
Gov. Pat Quinn has asked for 16 more Illinois counties to receive federal aid after flooding last month.
Gov. Pat Quinn has asked for 16 more Illinois counties to receive federal aid after flooding last month.
Donald Trump got his chance this week to speak to jurors at a civil trial in Chicago and now the 87-year-old woman who sued him gets her turn.
Donald Trump got his chance this week to speak to jurors at a civil trial in Chicago and now the 87-year-old woman who sued him gets her turn.
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
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