Senate plan would eventually raise the state wage to $10.55. Critics say the plan would put a squeeze on business owners.
DeKalb-area Muslims are a step closer to a new mosque. Last night, the city’s planning committee approved a zoning change to allow a mosque to be built in a residential area on Normal Road, near the NIU campus.
Pat Quinn gets behind the idea of allowing gay marriage in Illinois. The Democrat says he'll work with state lawmakers to make it a reality.
The Illinois Senate approved the measure Thursday, and Governor Pat Quinn says he'll sign it into law.
