The Illinois House approves a concealed carry compromise deal by 89-28. The bill was approved earlier in the day by the Senate, and now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk. See how House members voted in our interactive graphic.
The Illinois Senate passes a concealed carry bill by 45-12-1. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.
Springfield is divided over pensions, concealed carry, gay marriage and more. Senate President John Cullerton gives us a glimpse of what's really happening in the State Capitol. Then, Eddie Arruza and his roundtable of reporters have analysis.
The Illinois Senate approved a medical marijuana bill by 35-21. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.
The Illinois Senate approved President John Cullerton's pension reform deal by 40-16. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.
House Speaker Madigan's pension reform bill clears the Illinois House. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney has the latest Springfield news.
The Illinois Senate approved gambling legislation today. See how members voted in our interactive graphic.
View our interactive graphic to see how Illinois Senate members voted on pension bill SB0001.
The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield for the lame-duck session. We bring you the latest news.
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The Illinois Senate unanimously approved a bill to extend the deadline for Chicago Public Schools to make a list of school closings.
The Illinois Senate voted unanimously to allow for an April 9 election to replace Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton gives us a preview of the veto session in Springfield.
The day of reckoning that wasn't. State Rep. Tom Cross and State Sen. Christine Radogno join us with insight into what went wrong with the governor's special session.
Utility giant ComEd's first female president talks about the company's future plans to keep customers out of the dark.
Illinois' new fiscal year began with no reported progress on tackling the state's deepening pension crisis. House Republican Leader Tom Cross and Senate President John Cullerton join us.
The Illinois Senate passes a major gambling expansion bill, but not with enough votes to override a potential veto. 
 

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