Winery patrons could drive carrying recorked bottles, Illinois House says

SPRINGFIELD | Patrons at Illinois wineries will be able to drive away with a recorked, partially consumed bottle of wine under a proposal that was unanimously approved in the Illinois House on Friday.

Campus smoking ban rekindled in Illinois Senate

SPRINGFIELD | A proposal to ban smoking on all state-supported universities and community colleges received just enough votes Wednesday to advance out of the Illinois Senate.

Illinois Senate narrowly favors puppy lemon law

SPRINGFIELD | Illinoisans who go to a pet store and buy a dog or cat that turns out to be seriously ill would have additional legal remedies under a proposal approved Wednesday in the Illinois Senate.

House rejects plan to limit property tax hikes

SPRINGFIELD | The Illinois House rejected a proposal Friday that would have blocked local governments from raising property taxes in years when property values go down.

Illinois legislators consider puppy 'lemon law'

Illinoisans who buy a dog or cat that turns out to be seriously ill would have a new legal remedy under a proposal being considered by state legislators.

Proposed doctors' license increase goes to Quinn

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois doctors are a signature away from paying higher licensing fees after the House approved a Senate measure Thursday.

Treat all 17-year-olds as juveniles, commission advises

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois should stop automatically treating 17-year-olds charged with felonies as adults, a state juvenile justice advisory group recommended Tuesday.

Republicans propose tax cuts, regulatory reforms to increase jobs

SPRINGFIELD | Corporate tax cuts, workers' compensation reform and eased regulations are needed to grow jobs in Illinois, Republican House and business leaders said Monday.

Illinois House committee endorses ban on drivers' use of hand-held cellphones

SPRINGFIELD | A proposal to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving a car was endorsed in a House committee Wednesday.

Licensing delays could scare away medical residents

SPRINGFIELD | Delays in being able to get a medical license might discourage new doctors from seeking residency training in Illinois hospitals, warn representatives of various medical groups.

Three steps to keep you safe in a major earthquake

SPRINGFIELD | Drop. Cover. Hold on!

Quakes of 1812: Disaster then, cautionary tale today

SPRINGFIELD | The half-million Illinoisans who participate in Thursday's earthquake drill will be celebrating an anniversary.

Coalition urges broadband means new jobs

SPRINGFIELD | Investments in broadband technology created more than 13,000 jobs in Illinois in 2010 and 2011, according to a study funded by AT&T.

Coalition: Broadband means new jobs

SPRINGFIELD – Investments in broadband technology created more than 13,000 jobs in Illinois in 2010 and 2011, according to a study funded by AT&T.

Legislator seeks to ground lame duck flights

SPRINGFIELD | A Republican lawmaker filed legislation this week aimed at discouraging the use of "lame duck sessions" that quickly pass controversial measures by relying on votes from outgoing legislators.

State targets illegal use of disability parking

SPRINGFIELD | Some holiday shoppers at Illinois malls may have returned to their cars to find a "gift" from the state – a pricey ticket for cars illegally parked in a space designated for those with disabilities.