Illinois
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What suburban lawmakers say about BurrisFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Here is what suburban lawmakers said when asked, "If you had an issue that required some federal guidance or assistance, would you contact Senator Roland Burris' office?...
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Burris says state attorney general wrong, hints at running in 2010Feb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has misinterpreted the Constitution and the General Assembly would violate federal law if it ordered a special elect...
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GOP leaders give Lauzen elections plan a cold shoulderFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Even as the Illinois Republican Party continues to demand a special election to replace embattled Democratic U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, top party leaders are...
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More money for unemployed Illinoisans
Feb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- After six months of job hunting, 55-year-old Charles Radcliff is still living off his unemployment benefits, with little hope in sight. Beginning next wee...
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Murder suspect pleads guilty to drug count
Feb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - EAST ST. LOUIS -- A man accused in the drive-by shooting death of a 12-year-old Madison County boy who was doing school work in his home has pleaded guilty to a federal ...
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State senator to launch bid for governor
Feb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- State Sen. Bill Brady says he will kick off his second bid for governor with a four-city fly-around next week. Brady, a Bloomington Republican who receive...
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Rep. Davis says he sees black support for Burris
Feb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Congressman Danny Davis says there appears to be overwhelming sentiment among blacks that Sen. Roland Burris shouldn't resign as many are calling on him to do. The Chica...
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Ex-Ill. doc accused of raping teen
Feb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. -- Marshall County authorities want to find out if a pediatrician who is accused of raping a teenage patient had prior problems in Illinois, Connectic...
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GOP decries 'stalling' over special electionFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Backed by a legal opinion from the state's attorney general, Republican lawmakers on Thursday once again demanded the General Assembly order a special elec...
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Chicago attorneys: Burris didn't commit perjury
Feb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Some Chicago attorneys are defending Sen. Roland Burris's refusal to resign. They say Burris didn't commit perjury when he testified before lawmakers or ever try to misl...