The bust of radio host Rush Limbaugh now is on display at the Missouri Capitol with fellow members of the Hall of Famous Missourians.
The bust of radio host Rush Limbaugh now is on display at the Missouri Capitol with fellow members of the Hall of Famous Missourians.
Protesters with the Occupy Chicago movement plan to march on Boeing's headquarters in downtown Chicago to protest the company's role in building airplanes for the U.S. military.
Protesters with the Occupy Chicago movement are protesting outside Boeing's headquarters in downtown Chicago. They're unhappy about company's role in building airplanes for the U.S. military.
By The Associated Press 7:03 a.m. - There are signs some workers are following that advice, and Metra officials said they are seeing substantially less traffic than normal on some of their commuter trains...
By The Associated Press 11:45 a.m. - Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy is congratulating his department for its handling of the protests during the NATO summit. Speaking at Monday's...
Authorities say a 9-year-old Lockport boy has died after falling down a ravine during a Cub Scout camp out in Bradley.
Authorities say a 9-year-old Lockport boy has died after falling down a ravine during a Cub Scout camp out in Bradley.
A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver is dead after an apparent robbery attempt in St. Louis County, and a suspect is in jail.
A 20-year-old St. Louis County man is charged with second-degree murder and robbery in the shooting death of a pizza deliveryman.
An aging toll bridge over the southern part of the Wabash River between Indiana and Illinois is set to be shut down next week.
An aging toll bridge over the southern part of the Wabash River between Indiana and Illinois is set to be shut down next week because it faces millions of dollars in repair costs.
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill paid several hundred dollars of interest and penalties for late property taxes on a Washington, D.C., condominium.
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill paid several hundred dollars of interest and penalties after she was several weeks late in paying her property taxes on a Washington, D.C., condominium.
Chicago braced for more demonstrations Monday, with protesters vowing to march to the Boeing Corp. headquarters a day after police clashed with a group of demonstrators at the end of a march protesting the NATO summit.
Demonstrators prepared Monday to launch another round of major protests in the final hours of the NATO summit, targeting Boeing headquarters and a suburban community that could become the site of a detention facility to hold...
Two bodies have been found at Lake Manawa State Park in western Iowa.
Two bodies found in a western Iowa state park are those of a woman and a boy, but authorities haven't determined whether they could belong to a Nebraska woman and her son who went missing two weeks ago and whose car was...
Gov. Terry Branstad is pushing for ways to place teachers in leadership roles that would also lead to higher pay for those to take on more responsibility such as master teachers or mentors.
Gov. Terry Branstad is pushing for ways to place teachers in leadership roles that would also lead to higher pay for those to take on more responsibility such as master teachers or mentors.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he will have no role in determining whether former state Sen. Jeff Lamberti becomes chairman of the commission that regulates gambling in Iowa.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he will have no role in determining whether former state Sen. Jeff Lamberti becomes chairman of the commission that regulates gambling in Iowa.
Grains futures were mixed in early trading Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Grains futures were mixed in early trading Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Gov. Pat Quinn has met with about half a dozen heads of state during the NATO summit to build trade links for Illinois.
Gov. Pat Quinn has met with about half a dozen heads of state during the NATO summit to build trade links for Illinois.
The morning commute around downtown Chicago may be a nightmare as the NATO summit winds downs, but there's a chance it could be quieter than usual.
The numbers of passengers taking trains and buses in Chicago appear to be way down as many commuters seemed to heed advice to stay home while the NATO summit enters its final day.
Authorities say a Dubuque County sheriff's deputy has been ticketed after a collision on the northwest side of Dubuque.
Authorities say a Dubuque County sheriff's deputy has been ticketed after a collision on the northwest side of Dubuque.
A Southern Illinois University professor of mechanical engineering and energy processes is the new director of the SIU Carbondale Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center.
A Southern Illinois University professor of mechanical engineering and energy processes is the new director of the SIU Carbondale Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center.
Construction is beginning on a $380 million expansion of the General Motors plant near St. Louis.
Construction is beginning on a $380 million expansion of the General Motors plant near St. Louis.
Passengers taking Metra trains that run underneath the Chicago center that's hosting the NATO summit are potentially facing disruptions.
Passengers taking Metra trains that run underneath the Chicago center that's hosting the NATO summit are potentially facing disruptions.
Four residents from the flood-ravaged North Dakota city of Minot are taking part in ceremonies in Joplin, Mo., to mark the one-year anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado in six decades.
Four residents from the flood-ravaged North Dakota city of Minot are taking part in ceremonies in Joplin, Mo., to mark the anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado in six decades.
U.S. Reps. David Cicilline (sihs-ihl-EE'-nee) and Jan Schakowsky (shuh-KOW'-skee) are meeting with senior citizens in North Providence.
U.S. Reps. David Cicilline (sihs-ihl-EE'-nee) and Jan Schakowsky (shuh-KOW'-skee) are meeting with senior citizens in North Providence.
Authorities say the body of a man has been found at the bottom of a rock quarry in northeast Iowa.
Authorities say the body of a man has been found at the bottom of a rock quarry in northeast Iowa.
St. Louis-area and federal transportation leaders on Tuesday will mark the beginning of a project to rehabilitate the historic Eads Bridge. But the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/KVWAY0 ) reports that costs for the...
St. Louis-area and federal transportation leaders on Tuesday will mark the beginning of a project to rehabilitate the historic Eads Bridge. But the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/KVWAY0 ) reports that costs for the...
Six people suffered minor injuries in a fire at an apartment complex near Missouri State University in Springfield.
Six people suffered minor injuries in a fire at an apartment complex near Missouri State University in Springfield.
A virus has been spreading among children in central Iowa.
A virus has been spreading among children in central Iowa.
Authorities have released the names of four people who died after a boat collision on the Mississippi River in Iowa.
Authorities have released the names of four people who died after a boat collision on the Mississippi River in Iowa.
For almost three decades, Gene Reilley has been devoted to gathering and keeping bees.
For almost three decades, Gene Reilley has been devoted to gathering and keeping bees.
The trial of a former University of Iowa student accused of attacking an Iowa City police officer has been delayed until Sept. 14.
The trial of a former University of Iowa student accused of attacking an Iowa City police officer has been delayed until Sept. 14.
University of Missouri Extension is conducting its annual wheat tour near Lamar, where experts will talk about bugs, diseases and the performance of different varieties of wheat.
University of Missouri Extension is conducting its annual wheat tour near Lamar, where experts will talk about bugs, diseases and the performance of different varieties of wheat.
Hunting experts are convening in Kansas City later this month for a conference on hunter education.
Hunting experts are convening in Kansas City later this month for a conference on hunter education.
Missouri Southern State University has approved in-state tuition rates for students who live in portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois.
Missouri Southern State University has approved in-state tuition rates for students who live in portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois.
Officials say they're postponing a public meeting to discuss a possible immigrant detention center in Crete over NATO summit security concerns.
Officials say they're postponing a public meeting to discuss a possible immigrant detention center in Crete over NATO summit security concerns.
It's Emergency Medical Services Week in Illinois.
It's Emergency Medical Services Week in Illinois.
Gov. Pat Quinn and Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski are working to strengthen the alliance between the state of Illinois and Poland.
Gov. Pat Quinn and Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski are working to strengthen the alliance between the state of Illinois and Poland.
Protesters gathering in Chicago for the NATO summit are gearing up for their largest demonstration.
Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders...
A protest has cropped up downtown near the Art Institute of Chicago, hours after a major march against the NATO summit ended.
A protest has cropped up downtown near the Art Institute of Chicago, hours after a major march against the NATO summit ended.
World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan's post-conflict future - from funding for security forces to upcoming elections - when a NATO summit opens in Chicago.
President Barack Obama and NATO allies declared Sunday that the end of the long and unpopular Afghanistan war is in sight even as they struggled to hold their fighting force together in the face of dwindling patience and...
By The Associated Press 8:10 a.m. - Among the first signs displayed by early arriving protesters at the Petrillo Music Shell: "NATO Please Redefine Your Role" and "NATO, Go Home." One protester is walking...
By The Associated Press 6:38 p.m. - Whole groups of police officers are moving in to replace officers on the front lines, allowing the officers who had been on the front lines to sit down, drink water and,...
Chicago officials are providing water, rest stations and cooling buses along the route protesters march during the NATO summit.
Police and protesters could be in for a soaking after clashing on a very hot day outside the site of the NATO summit.
Police and protesters are clashing near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago.
Several protesters have suffered injuries, some resulting in bloodied faces and heads, during clashes with police near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago.
An 18-year-old suburban St. Louis high school student will get to graduate with his class after his school reduced his punishment for a senior prank.
An 18-year-old suburban St. Louis high school student will get to graduate with his class after his school reduced his punishment for a senior prank.
Columbia officials are working on changes to local regulations governing tents after a collapse in St. Louis last month killed one person and hurt 100 more.
Columbia officials are working on changes to local regulations governing tents after a collapse in St. Louis last month killed one person and hurt 100 more.
First lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of NATO heads of state have visited a youth center on Chicago's South Side.
At the tender age of 11, Cecilia Moseley already appears versed in the virtues of fitness. But she was left star-struck Sunday after first lady Michelle Obama and an audience of global leaders reinforced the message in...
The search has resumed for four people missing after a boat crash on the Mississippi River in Iowa.
By TIMBERLY ROSS Associated Press The bodies of four people missing after a boat crash on the Mississippi River in Iowa were found Sunday within 100 yards of the crash site, according to the Iowa Department...
Search teams are trying to find a man believed to have drowned in the Cedar River.
Crews have suspended their search for a man believed to have drowned while trying to cross the Cedar River.
A pizza delivery man has died after being shot in the head while taking food to a residence in northern St. Louis County.
A pizza delivery man has died after being shot in the head while taking food to a residence in northern St. Louis County.
Prosecutors on Sunday charged two more activists with crimes tied to the NATO summit, accusing one of boasting that he could blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and that he concealed some explosives in a hollowed-out Harry...
Prosecutors on Sunday charged two more activists with crimes tied to the NATO summit, accusing one of boasting that he could blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and that he concealed some explosives in a hollowed-out Harry...
President Obama's visit to Iowa this week will include a grassroots event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.
President Obama's visit to Iowa this week will include a grassroots event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Chicago police have arrested seven people who were carrying rocks and bottles to the NATO Summit protest march.
Chicago police have arrested seven people who were carrying rocks and bottles to the NATO Summit protest march.
Thousands of demonstrators are continuing a march down Chicago's Michigan Avenue to the site where world leaders are gathered for this weekend's NATO summit.
Veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rallied near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago.
Independence police are looking for someone who shot one person from a minivan in what appears to be a random attack in the Kansas City suburb.
Independence police are looking for someone who shot one person from a minivan in what appears to be a random attack in the Kansas City suburb.
President Obama's visit to Iowa this week will include a grassroots event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.
President Obama's visit to Iowa this week will include a grassroots event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Leaking oil forced an American Airlines plane to make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Leaking oil forced an American Airlines plane to make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
An autopsy is planned on a 57-year-old Springfield man who died after an ATV crash.
An autopsy is planned on a 57-year-old Springfield man who died after an ATV crash.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor.
A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible.
One year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a weekend fire that temporarily closed a coal plant south of Montrose.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a weekend fire that temporarily closed a coal plant south of Montrose.
Some conservatives are worried that legislation to reduce bullying in Illinois schools is really a disguised attempt to promote homosexuality.
Some Illinois conservatives fear their children are about to face an assault on their morals and religious beliefs. They worry that state lawmakers will muzzle students who hold unpopular opinions and force them into...
Police say a 24-year-old Chicago man is in custody after being accused of planning to make a Molotov cocktail to be used during the NATO summit.
Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs.
An affiliate of a Philadelphia-based private equity firm is buying four newspapers in the Midwest, including one in northwest Ohio.
An affiliate of a Philadelphia-based private equity firm is buying four newspapers in the Midwest, including one in northwest Ohio.
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to demonstrators ahead of the NATO summit protest march.
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to demonstrators ahead of the NATO summit protest march.
The websites for the city of Chicago and the Chicago Police Departments aren't working, and authorities are investigating.
The websites for the city of Chicago and the city's police department are running again hours after a possible cyber attack.
Thousands of demonstrators begin protest march through downtown Chicago to site of NATO summit.
Thousands of demonstrators begin protest march through downtown Chicago to site of NATO summit.
A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for their spent plastic markers.
A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for spent plastic markers, but the company doesn't appear ready to make such a move.
It isn't easy to use the huge map of North America in the entrance of Heartland Acres Agribition Center to plot a course from Independence to Des Moines, or anywhere else, for that matter.
It isn't easy to use the huge map of North America in the entrance of Heartland Acres Agribition Center to plot a course from Independence to Des Moines, or anywhere else, for that matter.
Thousands of protesters are gathered in Grant Park to listen to speeches on the day NATO leaders open their summit Chicago.
Thousands of protesters are gathered in Grant Park to listen to speeches on the day NATO leaders open their summit Chicago.
Bond is set for two Chicago activists charged with terrorism in connection with the two-day NATO summit.
Bond is set for two Chicago activists charged with terrorism in connection with the two-day NATO summit.
A woman who was denied entrance to a southwest Missouri college more than 60 years ago watched recently as her 55-year-old son graduated from the same school.
A woman who was denied entrance to a southwest Missouri college more than 60 years ago recently watched her 55-year-old son graduate from the same school.
Prosecutors say an activist charged with terrorism allegedly said he could blow up a bridge in downtown Chicago.
Prosecutors say an activist charged with terrorism allegedly said he could blow up a bridge in downtown Chicago.
Politics is sometimes referred to as "the art of compromise." If that's so, then there was plenty of politics during Missouri's 2012 legislative session.
Politics is sometimes referred to as "the art of compromise." If that's so, then there was plenty of politics during Missouri's 2012 legislative session.
New lung cancer screening guidelines recommend annual CT scans but only for current or former heavy smokers aged 55 to 74.
New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.
A lawyers' group says the charge against an activist is part of an ongoing campaign to intimidate protesters taking part in demonstrations at the NATO summit in Chicago.
A lawyers' group says the charge against an activist is part of an ongoing campaign to intimidate protesters taking part in demonstrations at the NATO summit in Chicago.
The mayor of Alton plans to honor jazz great Miles Davis with a statue.
The mayor of Alton plans to honor jazz great Miles Davis with a statue.
Chet Culver has re-emerged at campaign events for President Barak Obama, raising the question of whether Iowa's former Democratic governor and secretary of state intends to get back into politics.
Chet Culver has re-emerged at campaign events for President Barak Obama, raising the question of whether Iowa's former Democratic governor and secretary of state intends to get back into politics.
Police in Chicago say a 24-year-old man is in custody after being accused of planning to make a Molotov cocktail to be used during the NATO summit.
Police in Chicago say a 24-year-old man is in custody after being accused of planning to make a Molotov cocktail to be used during the NATO summit.
Police in Chicago are investigating a confrontation between protesters and a police van that left one person injured and the vehicle damaged.
Police in Chicago are investigating a confrontation between protesters and a police van that left one person injured and the vehicle damaged.
A 12-year-old boy has been fatally shot in Chicago, about 24-hours after a 14-year-old boy also was killed by gunfire.
A 12-year-old boy has been fatally shot in Chicago, about 24-hours after a 14-year-old boy also was killed by gunfire.
More than a third of northern Illinois consumers responding to a Better Business Bureau poll reported using mobile devices to compare prices when shopping.
More than a third of northern Illinois consumers responding to a Better Business Bureau poll reported using mobile devices to compare prices when shopping.
A U.S. Navy veteran from Chicago is being honored as Illinois Veteran of the Month.
A U.S. Navy veteran from Chicago is being honored as Illinois Veteran of the Month.
An airport in northern Illinois will have a Predator Drone on display during an airshow next month.
An airport in northern Illinois will have a Predator Drone on display during an airshow next month.
Bridget Houlihan rifled through her gift bag and pulled out a gray T-shirt with a circular Chicago Cubs emblem on the front and FOLLOWER emblazoned across the back, resting on a row of logos from the top social media...
Bridget Houlihan rifled through her gift bag and pulled out a gray T-shirt with a circular Chicago Cubs emblem on the front and FOLLOWER emblazoned across the back, resting on a row of logos from the top social media...
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says his department plans to arrest any individual violent NATO protesters instead of charging crowds of demonstrators.
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says his department plans to arrest any individual violent NATO protesters instead of charging crowds of demonstrators.
The streets of downtown Chicago are largely empty a day after hundreds of protesters trailed by police broke away from a large rally and taunted officers.
Anti-capitalist protesters marched through Chicago's State Street shopping corridor the day before the city was to host dozens of world leaders at the NATO summit.
Rescue crews are working to free a man trapped in a cave at an Iowa state park.
By TIMBERLY ROSS Associated Press An Illinois man was trapped for more than 20 hours in a cave at an Iowa state park before being rescued Saturday.
The No. 1 ranked chess player in the U.S. has won the U.S. Men's Chess Championship in St. Louis.
The No. 1 ranked chess player in the U.S. has won the U.S. Men's Chess Championship in St. Louis.
Police in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park say ten diners were injured when a group of more than a dozen people dressed in black attacked them in a restaurant.
Police in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park say ten diners were injured when a group of more than a dozen people dressed in black attacked them in a restaurant.
Officials in Iowa say four people are missing and eight others hurt after a boat collision on the Mississippi River.
By TIMBERLY ROSS Associated Press Crews searched Saturday for four people missing after an overnight boat crash on the Mississippi River in Iowa, although one official said it was mostly a recovery effort.
A man has died in an accident at an Ames construction company.
A man has died in an accident at an Ames construction company.
Republican officials have chosen Rodney Davis as the GOP nominee for longtime Congressman Tim Johnson's seat.
Republican leaders on Saturday chose Rodney Davis, an aide to U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, as the November ballot replacement for longtime U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson, who dropped his re-election bid earlier this year.
Prosecutors say three men charged with plotting to attack police and Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit were arrested after they started assembling explosive devices.
Prosecutors say three men charged with plotting to attack police and Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit were arrested after they started assembling explosive devices.
Rodney Davis says he's honored to be chosen as a replacement on the November ballot for longtime Republican Congressman Tim Johnson.
Rodney Davis says he's honored to be chosen as a replacement on the November ballot for longtime Republican Congressman Tim Johnson.
A man has died in an accident at an Ames construction company.
A man has died in an accident at an Ames construction company.
The aunt of one of the three men charged with planning to attack Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit says she doubts her nephew was knowingly involved in such a plot.
The aunt of one of the three men charged with planning to attack Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit says she doubts her nephew was knowingly involved in such a plot.
Protesters have started gathering in front of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home for a demonstration ahead of this weekend's NATO summit.
Hundreds of demonstrators chanted outside Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's ahead of this weekend's NATO summit.
Former Republican Senate leader Jeff Lamberti has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Former Republican Senate leader Jeff Lamberti has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
A southeast Missouri man whose wife disappeared a year ago has an upcoming court appearance on first-degree murder charges in his wife's death.
A southeast Missouri man whose wife disappeared a year ago has an upcoming court appearance on first-degree murder charges in his wife's death.
A 72-year-old Joplin man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to running an illegal online gambling operation.
A 72-year-old Joplin man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to running an illegal online gambling operation.
Chicago authorities are increasing security around Wrigley Field with more street closures before the Cubs face their rival White Sox.
Chicago authorities are increasing security around Wrigley Field with more street closures before the Cubs face their rival White Sox.
Authorities are looking for a man suspected in the attempted abduction of three girls on the west side of Perry.
Authorities are looking for a man suspected in the attempted abduction of three girls on the west side of Perry.
Four people are dead and two others critically injured after a traffic accident on Chicago's West Side.
Four people are dead and two others critically injured after a traffic accident on Chicago's West Side.
The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. Now it carries another distinction - the costliest since at least 1950.
The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000.
Brandon Bradley wanted to give teens something he never had - a nightclub.
Brandon Bradley wanted to give teens something he never had - a nightclub.
Missouri's financially troubled fund for injured workers will not be getting relief from the Legislature for another year.
Missouri's financially troubled fund for injured workers will get no relief from the state Legislature for at least another year.
A central Missouri school district says its first year of four-day school weeks appears to be a success.
A central Missouri school district says its first year of four-day school weeks appears to be a success.
About a dozen NATO summit demonstrators have turned up outside a south Chicago courthouse where three fellow activists are to appear on terrorism conspiracy charges.
Prosecutors say three men arrested in a raid on a Chicago apartment had planned to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets, including police stations and...
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
Prosecutors: 3 detained NATO protesters plotted attacks on Obama's Chicago HQ, mayor's house.
Prosecutors: 3 detained NATO protesters plotted attacks on Obama's Chicago HQ, mayor's house.
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The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
Despite repeated attempts during two legislative sessions, the Republicans who control Missouri's Legislature have passed only part of the six-point, pro-business agenda outlined by the state's main businesses...
Despite repeated attempts during two legislative sessions, the Republicans who control Missouri's Legislature have passed only part of the six-point, pro-business agenda outlined by the state's main businesses...
A special prosecutor investigating the acting warden of a prison in central Illinois has recommended that no charges be filed.
A special prosecutor investigating the acting warden of a prison in central Illinois has recommended that no charges be filed.
A central Illinois teenager accused of bringing a stolen gun to school has been charged as an adult.
A central Illinois teenager accused of bringing a stolen gun to school has been charged as an adult.
Chicago police say officers are investigating a suspicious package on a commuter train line that runs right underneath the venue for this weekend's NATO summit.
Chicago police say officers investigating a suspicious package on a commuter train line have determined it was an empty suitcase. The rail line runs right underneath the venue for this weekend's NATO summit.
A burglary suspect fleeing from police officers has jumped into the South Branch of the Chicago River.
A burglary suspect fleeing from police officers has jumped into the South Branch of the Chicago River.
A northeast Iowa sheriff used an ATV to guide a bear away from the town of West Union.
A northeast Iowa sheriff used an ATV to guide a bear away from the town of West Union.
An Indianola woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for identity theft and credit card fraud after stealing the identities of church volunteers working in an outreach program at the women's prison in...
An Indianola woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for identity theft and credit card fraud after stealing the identities of church volunteers working in an outreach program at the women's prison in...
For the second time this year authorities in Naperville have received a report of a Canadian goose shot with an arrow.
For the second time this year authorities in Naperville have received a report of a Canadian goose shot with an arrow.
Is your dog named Lincoln? Your old car is dubbed Honest Abe?
Is your dog named Lincoln? Your old car is dubbed Honest Abe?
A federal jury has awarded nearly $34,000 to four men who accused several off-duty Chicago police officers of attacking them inside a tavern.
A federal jury has awarded nearly $34,000 to four men who accused several off-duty Chicago police officers of attacking them inside a tavern.
Six people, including the daughter of a state senator, are vying to be the third-party challenger to indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith.
Six people, including the daughter of a state senator, are vying to be the third-party challenger to indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith.
The police department of the city where an alleged victim of Nicholas Sheley lived has launched a program designed to ease the fears of local residents.
The police department of the city where an alleged victim of Nicholas Sheley lived has launched a program designed to ease the fears of local residents.
Authorities in Pekin say five seniors at a local high school could face fines after officials found a hallway at the local school administration office full of catfish bait, chicken livers and birds.
Authorities in Pekin say five seniors at a local high school could face fines after officials found a hallway at the local school administration office full of catfish bait, chicken livers and birds.
Lawyers for NATO summit protesters say Chicago police have raided an apartment where activists where staying and arrested nine people.
Police say three protesters at the NATO summit in Chicago have been charged with terrorism conspiracy stemming from allegations that they planned to make Molotov cocktails.
Thousands of anti-NATO demonstrators are expected to converge at a downtown plaza Friday for a rally that promises to be a prelude to a much larger march Sunday, when world leaders begin two days of talks. Meanwhile, many...
Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power - a prelude to even bigger...
President Barack Obama is using weekend gatherings of world leaders - dominated by discussion of European economic woes and Afghanistan - to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and to...
President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers grappled Friday with options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening...
Missouri lawmakers have ended their session without agreeing on bills changing the way teacher layoffs are handled and allowing quicker state intervention in failing school districts.
Missouri lawmakers have ended their session without agreeing on bills changing the way teacher layoffs are handled and allowing quicker state intervention in failing school districts.
A proposal to give Missouri voters a say in reinstating local sales taxes on out-of-state vehicle purchases has died in the Legislature.
A proposal to give Missouri voters a say in reinstating local sales taxes on out-of-state vehicle purchases has died in the Legislature.
Missouri senators could consider legislation about contraception and abortion on the final day of their 2012 legislative session.
Missouri's Republican-led Legislature registered its discontent with President Barack Obama's health care policies Friday during an otherwise uneventful final day of a legislative session in which lawmakers settled...
Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Cape Girardeau.
Police in southeastern Missouri are investigating the deaths of two Arizona men as a murder-suicide.
By The Associated Press The Missouri Legislature concluded its annual session Friday. Here's a look at some of the bills that passed and failed.
By The Associated Press The Missouri Legislature concluded its annual session Friday. Here's a look at some of the bills that passed and failed.
President Barack Obama holds a cash advantage of more than 2-to-1 over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, but the president's money advantage is beginning to dwindle.
President Barack Obama holds a cash advantage of more than 2-to-1 over Republican challenger Mitt Romney but the president's money advantage is beginning to dwindle.
Disturbing a worship service could become a crime in Missouri under legislation headed to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Disturbing a worship service could become a crime in Missouri under legislation headed to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Police say a 46-year-old Ames man had died after he was caught in the hydraulic loading door of a water tanker truck.
Police say a 46-year-old Ames man had died after he was caught in the hydraulic loading door of a water tanker truck.
An initiative to raise Missouri's minimum wage may be in limbo after a judge ruled the state auditor has no authority to prepare financial estimates for ballot measures.
An initiative to raise Missouri's minimum wage may be in limbo after a judge ruled the state auditor has no authority to prepare financial estimates for ballot measures.
When he was just 14 years old, Earl "E.J." Martin made a drive from Macomb to Galesburg that, in essence, set the course of his life's work; in a sense, for his life. Now 82, Martin, the owner of Martin Landscaping, has...
When he was just 14 years old, Earl "E.J." Martin made a drive from Macomb to Galesburg that, in essence, set the course of his life's work; in a sense, for his life. Now 82, Martin, the owner of Martin Landscaping, has...
Democrats in the Illinois Senate plan to spell out their ideas for getting the state through its latest budget crisis.
Illinois should maintain education spending and pay a chunk of the state's overdue bills while cutting money for prisons, health care and most other services, Democrats in the state Senate said Friday as they staked out...
Drs. Sherry Williams and Kenneth Brown enjoy practicing medicine in the small community of Arthur. Both family physicians sought out jobs close to home in proximity and mind-set.
Drs. Sherry Williams and Kenneth Brown enjoy practicing medicine in the small community of Arthur. Both family physicians sought out jobs close to home in proximity and mind-set.
A 61-year-old former high school teacher in Waterloo has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate conduct with a student.
A 61-year-old former high school teacher in Waterloo has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate conduct with a student.
Christal Dagit loves every inch of the Tazewell County Museum. For her, history comes to life within the rooms and hallways that house thousands of historical items. Just being able to see, touch and experience the history...
Christal Dagit loves every inch of the Tazewell County Museum. For her, history comes to life within the rooms and hallways that house thousands of historical items. Just being able to see, touch and experience the history...
The executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council since 2007 is leaving.
The executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council since 2007 is leaving.
The executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council since 2007 is leaving.
The executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council since 2007 is leaving.
A spokeswoman says Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will immediately approve legislation to bail out a program that subsidizes child care for working parents.
Illinois child care agencies that faced an uncertain financial future got a reprieve from lawmakers.
The commander of the primary air wing at Scott Air Force Base has handed over his command to a new leader.
The commander of the primary air wing at Scott Air Force Base has handed over his command to a new leader.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who for months has been talking about the huge economic boost that hosting the NATO Summit can provide for the city, says there are signs it's already happening.
Two days before Chicago hosts a summit of NATO leaders, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the wide-ranging security measures and months of preparations that went into the event are already starting to pay off.
Nurses and other protesters are making their way to a rally at a downtown Chicago plaza ahead of a two-day NATO summit.
Marchers have disbanded after criss-crossing downtown Chicago following a NATO protest rally in downtown Chicago.
An Indianola woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of using information from church outreach volunteers to fraudulently obtain credit cards.
An Indianola woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of using information from church outreach volunteers to fraudulently obtain credit cards.
By The Associated Press That morning cup is getting cheaper.
By The Associated Press That morning cup is getting cheaper.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that will ask voters to block state government from implementing part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that will ask voters to block state government from implementing part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Gov. Terry Branstad says he'll push for a fuel tax increase in next year's legislative session.
Gov. Terry Branstad says he'll push for a fuel tax increase in next year's legislative session.
Gov. Pat Quinn's office says exports from Illinois increased 17 percent in the first three months of 2012. That continues a strong run of export growth for the state and the country.
Gov. Pat Quinn's office says exports from Illinois increased 17 percent in the first three months of 2012. That continues a strong run of export growth for the state and the country.
