Train Would Go From Chicago To Champaign In Under An Hour

A 220 mph line to Champaign-Urbana is the latest proposal for high-speed rail in Illinois.

• Jun 3, 2011

Illinois Lawmakers Consider Excise Tax On Soft Drinks

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would add an excise tax to soda pop.

• May 11, 2011

Awareness Spreading For Women And Heart Disease

Heart Disease is the leading killer of women, but heart month is here, and awareness is spreading.

• Feb 14, 2011

Quinn: 'Fiscal Crisis' Will Be Fixed

As he was sworn in today for his first full term, Gov. Pat Quinn conceded that the state is in a "fiscal crisis."

• Jan 10, 2011

Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In State House

A push to legalize medicinal marijuana failed in the state House on Thursday.

• Jan 7, 2011

State House Set To Discuss Gambling Expansion

While gambling revenues are on the way down, the number of locations where you can place a bet may be on the way up.

• Jan 6, 2011

Pension Reform May Make 2012 Ballot

A resolution that is supposed to save taxpayer money may be put into a constitutional amendment on the 2012 ballot, now that it has passed a committee in the Illinois House.

• Jan 5, 2011

Double State Tax On Cigarettes?

Smokers will see an increase in the price of their habit soon, if the Illinois Coalition against Tobacco gets its way.

• Jan 4, 2011