Ken Armstrong

Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka on Friday released a list of the original investors in the politically connected Springfield Renaissance Hotel, the beneficiary of a state loan that Topinka now...

A mining company's pursuit of a new gravel pit in McHenry County has prompted about 75 residents to form a group opposed to having a pit near their homes. Members...

With a $100 paper shredder, the $20 million deal between a casino company and two DuPage County political insiders would have remained a secret. Instead, the details of what Patrick...

The owner of a Richmond gravel pit was released on his own recognizance Monday after he appeared in McHenry County Circuit Court on a charge of mining without a permit....

During a break in last year's legislative session, some state senators were milling about the ornate Springfield office of Senate President James "Pate" Philip when they spotted an unusual display...

In a move that could resolve the debate over where a new area code will be added in the Chicago area, the Illinois Commerce Commission's chief adviser issued a revised...

Barrington village officials dismissed municipal charges Tuesday against two teenagers accused of putting a digestive-tract purgative into their boss's drink. But while those charges were dropped, village officials said, more...

Since local police arrested a Bloomingdale doctor on sex charges last week, at least 20 other former patients have contacted police with allegations against the doctor, police said. Ala Jaber...

With the track's point of no return a mere day away, Arlington International Racecourse executives announced late Monday that they have come up with a "share the pain" plan with...

Arlington International Racecourse executives announced late Monday that they have come up with a "share the pain" plan with other area race tracks that will allow the track to have...