The state treasurer gives unclaimed assets to the Pope | First Listen

The state treasurer gives unclaimed assets to the Pope | First Listen

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs oversees the state’s unclaimed assets program and met the pope Wednesday

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially launches her bid to become Chicago's next mayor | First Listen

Mendoza is considered a top contender in the upcoming race.

A call for Chicago's embattled top federal prosecutor to resign | First Listen

Illinois' two U.S. senators are calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to step down.

Illinois legislature session ends with no bears stadium agreement and a new state budget | First Listen

The legislature met into the early morning hours Monday before ending the spring session.

The Springfield Cultural Arts Festival is at Union Square Park in Springfield Saturday | First Listen

Monica Zanetti Reed with the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation says this will be a free arts and entertainment event in Downtown Springfield