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Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris

The Senate ethics committee admonished a U.S. senator on Friday for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the Senate seat once held by Barack Obama. The committee recommended no action beyond the letter.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 4:15 PM

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier

Federal officials say the despised Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes and jeopardizing their $7 billion sport fishery.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 11:32 AM

Holiday decorator escapes charges

The home-invading Christmas elf has been identified, and it turns out to be a teenage prankster.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 3:39 PM

Quinn: Burris admonishment 'speaks for itself'

Gov. Pat Quinn says the public admonishment of U.S. Sen. Roland Burris by the Senate Ethics Committee "speaks for itself." Quinn on Friday said he had nothing to add to it.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 1:06 PM

Who entered home and decorated for Christmas?

Police in the Kankakee County town of Herscher say they are looking for someone who might be described as a home-invading Christmas elf.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 8:57 AM

Illinois motorists told to prepare as winter nears

Illinois motorists have been urged to start getting ready for winter driving. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police said Thursday that they are making final preparations for snowy and icy roadway conditions.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 7:01 AM

State senator would consider leasing tollway

State Sen. Bill Brady, a Bloomington Republican, says he would consider selling the Illinois tollway to a private company if elected to the state's top post, putting him at odds with at least one challenger in the GOP primary for governor.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

State GOP tones down heat on Gitmo

Illinois' Republican congressional delegation attempted to tone down their rhetoric Thursday over housing detainees from Guantanamo Bay at a state prison by issuing a series of questions to Gov. Pat Quinn.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Former prep analyst indicted in bank robberies

A federal grand jury in Peoria has once again indicted a former prep basketball talent analyst on bank robbery charges.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

Defendants in hidden child case enter pleas

Three defendants allegedly involved in a child abduction case have entered not guilty pleas to that related charges.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 12:03 AM

11/19/2009