TAMMS, Ill. — A southern Illinois judge has agreed to extend through the end of August a halt of inmate transfers from a supermax prison the governor looks to close. Union County Judge Charles Cavaness' move came after attorneys for the state and a union
Read Full Article atCHICAGO — A coalition of Illinois residents opposed to high-volume gas and oil drilling is criticizing Gov. Pat Quinn for supporting a bill that would establish regulations for the practice. A group called "Stop the Frack Attack" issued a statement Frida
JOLIET, Ill. — Less than 24 hours after screaming out his innocence in court, Drew Peterson has been transferred from jail to an Illinois state prison to begin serving a 38-year term for murder. The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed the former subur
To deal with the overcrowding, IDOC plans to use gymnasiums at more than half a dozen prisons across the state to house inmates. Henry Bayer, executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 told the Tribu
NORMAL, Ill. -- Governor Pat Quinn is keeping the arts alive through a new capital investment program. On Thursday at Illinois State University, the governor announced the state is investing $54 million in the school to build a new fine arts complex. The
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn is praising a bill that would regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois, saying it'll help the economy. Quinn released a statement Thursday after two downstate lawmakers introduced the bill to establish ground ru
Gov. Pat Quinn is praising a bill that would regulate high-volume oil and gas ... Here are some ways to thaw your car before you have to drive to work or school. Photos of the winter storm moving through the St. Louis region on February 21, ... Joe Garag
