Senators OK state-funded abortion coverage

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A measure expanding public financing for abortions in Illinois is headed to the governor after Senate approval. Senators voted 33-22 in favor of the plan on Wednesday. It would permit abortion coverage by state

Court upholds FOIA decision involving College of DuPage

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois appellate court has ruled that the College of DuPage Foundation is subject to the state’s open records law and ordered it to turn over a federal subpoena that the Chicago Tribune requested.

IHSA bass fishing tournament postponed

CARLYLE, Ill. (AP) — High water levels on Carlyle Lake in southern Illinois have forced the postponement of state high school bass fishing tournament.

Documents from famed circus donated to ISU

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is about to disappear. However, Illinois State University will be able to offer a peek under the big top.