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The NCAA is opposed, saying in a statement the legislation will "erase the critical distinction between college and professional athletics."

A chaotic final week of legislative session in Springfield has resulted in a flurry of tax hikes and new spending.

Legislators down in Springfield have passed a bill to give Illinois babies a $50 deposit for future college expenses.

The bill, which was amended by the Senate, now goes back to the Illinois House, which indicated in social media posts it would take quick action on it.

The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year and that nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.

I would like to take this time to warn the young peeps. DON'T SMOKE! It will be one if not the worst decision you can make. But, I am not your mother.

The measure aimed at delaying the effects of helmet-banging head trauma lacks the votes to pass this session.

I remember being a kid in school learning what was then called "penmanship." It was also referred to as "script," or "cursive." Whatever it was labeled, I soon discovered that I had virtually no aptitude for it whatsoever.

Riley & I had a pretty special moment on the show this morning thanks to State Rep. John Cabello. Cabello contacted me earlier in this week to say he had procured a certificate of recognition from the Illinois House for Riley in appreciation of his 30+ years on the air. He...

Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican who has pushed an agenda to curb organized labor's power, won a significant victory when the House failed to reverse his veto on union-backed legislation to aid contract negotiations. The House voted 68-34 to override Rauner's veto of the bill...