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Sweeping criminal justice reforms have been unveiled by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who wants to cut back long prison sentences given for some drug-related crimes.
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Sweeping criminal justice reforms have been unveiled by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who wants to cut back long prison sentences given for some drug-related crimes.
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Governor Pat Quinn is cancelling a long standing tradition at the Illinois State Fair, the rally on Democrats Day.
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Governor Pat Quinn is cancelling a long standing tradition at the Illinois State Fair, the rally on Democrats Day.
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A meeting has wrapped up on Illinois' state pension crisis and there is still no solution to the nearly $100 billion pension mess.
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A meeting has wrapped up on Illinois? state pension crisis and there is still no solution to the nearly $100 billion pension mess.
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A new appointment of Frank Zuccarelli to the CTA board by Governor Pat Quinn is drawing fire from his democratic rival, Bill Daley.
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He's arguably the most powerful politician in Illinois. House Speaker Mike Madigan is speaking for one of the few times since the legislative session ended in May.
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says a lawsuit over his decision to suspend lawmaker pay for failing to act on the state pension crisis will be a "landmark" case.
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Chicago's new full-day kindergarten program will double the amount of time thousands of Chicago kindergartener's will spend in the classroom.
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Chicago's new full-day kindergarten program will double the amount of time thousands of Chicago kindergartener's will spend in the classroom.
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FBI agents are trying to find out what a Lake in the Hills man planned to do with a powerful poison.
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In Illinois, the unemployment rate is 9.2 percent, while nationally the rate stands at 7.4 percent. Why is it so much higher here?
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Governor Pat Quinn deliberated 57 of the 60 days that the constitution allowed him to consider the bill legalizing pot for medical uses.
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel promised safer streets, stable finances and stronger schools if he got elected Mayor of Chicago.
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Governor Pat Quinn revived plans to build a third Chicago area airport, saying it will create jobs and boost the economy of the south suburbs.
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Royal baby boy born to Kate Middleton, Prince William. Official word of new prince delivered to royal family.
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Salsa Truck invites guest Chicago food trucks to The Garage
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The former CEO of Metra is denying the commuter rail's assertion that he only brought forward political patronage allegations after being told his contract might not be renewed.
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Moody?s blames Chicago downgrade on Illinois pension problems
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Whether you have a puppy that needs to be housebroken or you want to teach your adult dog a trick, there are lots of tips that can help you start out.
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Hundreds of people gathered at Chicago State University on Chicago's South Side Friday night to find ways to stop the violence in Chicago.
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Governor Pat Quinn Thursday revived plans to build a third Chicago area airport, saying it will create jobs and boost the economy of the south suburbs.
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President Barack Obama said Wednesday that Washington has "taken its eye off the ball" as he pledged a stronger second-term commitment to tackling the economic woes that strain many in the middle class nearly five years after the country plunged into a recession.
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Ald. Dick Mell announced he will retire from the 33rd Ward after nearly 40 years in office. His retirement is effective July 24.
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Senator Kwame Raoul, a 48-year-old Hyde Park attorney, might enter the democratic race for Illinois Governor.
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Ousted Metra chief Alex Clifford is expected to face questions about his controversial departure from the commuter rail agency Tuesday, and the large severance package he received.
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Davis says she was only repeating what some people in her district believe about some of the unsolved murders in Chicago.
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Rep. Monique Davis says she was only repeating what some people in her district believe about some of the unsolved murders in Chicago.
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Chicago likely will have to pay more to borrow money after Moody's downgraded the city's credit rating and says the outlook for the future is negative. Moody's Investors Service lays the blame squarely on the city's large and growing pension liabilities.
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Ousted Metra chief Alex Clifford is expected to face questions about his controversial departure from the commuter rail agency Tuesday, and the large severance package he received.
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There was an awkward political moment Monday when Governor Pat Quinn appeared at the same event with Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who is considering a run for Quinn's job.
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Illinois lawmakers are still buzzing about Governor Pat Quinn's move to suspend their salaries.
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On Wednesday, state representatives and senators in their respective chambers will vote to establish the conference committee process for pension reform.
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The 2013 fiscal year has ended and Illinois more than $6 billion in the red. State officials say that number is expected to continue to grow.
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More political fallout from the Illinois General Assembly's failure to pass a pension reform bill before its adjournment May 31.
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Mayor Emanuel is out of the country as teacher layoffs are announced and many Chicago schools close their doors for good.
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Senator Mark Kirk says he is ready to back a new immigration reform bill is taking shape in Washington.
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State lawmakers are back in Springfield for a special legislative session to approve plans for forming a committee to deal with pension reform.
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Another summit on the Illinois pension crisis ended with more frustration and no agreement as Governor Part Quinn met with House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton.
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For the first time since his online announcement earlier this week, Bill Daley is talking about his run for Illinois governor, which would pit him in a primary battle with incumbent Pat Quinn.
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U.S. Senator Mark Kirk is under fire by Latino legislators after he sided with his most conservative colleagues in votes on immigration reform.
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A Republican leader suspects top Democrats are plotting to keep Illinois Governor Pat Quinn from being re-elected.
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After being "unavailable" for a week, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan showed up today for a pension summit with Governor Pat Quinn.
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In an exclusive interview, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he realized a special session would be necessary to address the $100 billion pension debt crisis last week.
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One potential candidate who may challenge Governor Quinn is Bill Daley. ABC 7 political reporter Charles Thomas talked with Daley Thursday.
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By this time next year, businessman Bruce Rauner hopes to be the Republican nominee for Illinois governor -- and a household name.
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Gov. Pat Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton met to discuss the stalemate over a solution to Illinois' pension crisis, but House Speaker Michael Madigan didn't show up.
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The Illinois Senate has rejected a plan pushed by the House to solve the state's pension crisis.
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The Illinois Senate has rejected a plan pushed by the House to solve the state's pension crisis.
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