NewsChannel 20 Top Stories

Host Parents Needed For International Students

Lottery Players Spend On Powerball

Springfield Comes Out For PrideFest

Taxing Medical Marijuana

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Stops in Decatur

Students the Highlight in LLCC Commencement

Ex-Girlfriends Testify in Harris Trial

Still No Senate Vote on Concealed Carry

DNA Analyst Testifies in Harris Trial

Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

Save Old Springfield Rallying for Enos School

Cancer Society Needs Minorities For Research Study

$5 or Less Store Opens in Springfield

Mural Project Begins on Fifth Street

Dental Group Offers Free Services

Springfield Police Nab Burglars In the Act

District 186 Kids Explore Big Trucks

Festival Season Kicks Off in Springfield

Powerball Jackpot Largest Ever

Rushville Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Simon Calls for College Cost Transparency

Two Injured in Accident Involving Semi

Crime Stoppers: Aggravated Battery at Super Pantry

Infant Body Found in Des Plaines River

New Details in Normal High School Shots Fired

Why Are TIF Funds Necessary for Development?

Hundreds Expected to Walk for March of Dimes

District 186 Rebuilding Schools

Concealed Carry Legislation Moving Forward

Waste Watch: State Paying for Vacant Building

Harris Brother Admits Lying to Police

Madigan Holds Second Cost-Shift Panel

Local Tea Party Reacts to IRS Scandal

Springfield Official Disputes Local Unemployment Numbers

Illinois Unemployment Rate Improves Slightly

ISBE Calls for End to Education Cuts

SEIU Rallies for Working Families At Capitol

Springfield Man Arrested for Child Porn

Local Academy Holding Pistol Safety Course

Emotional Homecoming For Illinois Soldiers

Rep. Sandack Withdraws from GOP Chair Race

Women's Health Week Focuses on Mammograms

Chicago Man Wins $4.8 Million Lottery

Six Historic Sites Now Open All Week

Landmarks Illinois Names New Director

Animal Control Officer Attacked by Dog

Chicago-Area Coach Charged with Hazing

Lack of Sleep Causes Health Problems

EXCLUSIVE: Fugitive Roundup in the Capital City

Vacant Home Fire Sparks Concerns

186 Board Hears Presentations from Search Firms

Jason Harris Testifies About Involvement in Murders

Benedictine Gets New President

High-Speed Internet Coming to Taylorville

Group Campaigns for Redistricting Change

Other Bills Complicating Budget-Making Process

Fatal Fire Site Now Empty Lot

State Officials Recognize Women's Health Day

SIU Donates Books to Enos Elementary

Fracking Legislation Updated in Statehouse

City Makes Agreement in Shredding Controversy

Jason Harris Testifies in Brother's Trial

Farmers Market No Longer Cash-Only

Kidzeum Asking City for More Funding

Schools May Merge to Save Money

Employment First Act Ready for Quinn's Signature

Phone Companies Launch Anti-Distracted Driving Campaign

Man Killed in Accident Involving ISP Trooper

Jacksonville Man Sentenced for Shooting

Audit: Road Fund Money Redistributed

Chatham Board Approves Budget

Council Debates Amended Residency Requirement

Update: Early Morning Fire Destroys Three Homes

Early Morning Fire Destroys Three Homes

Fire Destroys Multiple Businesses in Shelbyville

Gee Neighbor Testifies in Harris Trial

Good News for Mexican Girl Treated in Springfield

New DUI Laws Proposed for Hired Drivers

Forensic Scientist Testifies in Harris Trial

Feds Recommend Tougher DUI Standards

FedEx Distribution Facility Coming to Illinois

Memorial Breaks Ground on Biggest Project Ever

Madigan Supports Gay Marriage Bill

Young People Call for Violence Prevention

Memorial Remembers DUI Crash Victim

Horace Mann Recognizes Lanphier Music Teacher

High Pollen Count Expected This Week

Seniors Lobby for Home Care Funding

Kenneth Bell Sentenced in 2010 Murder

Springfield Welcomes New Postmaster

MacArthur Park Apartments Cleared for New Tenants

Postage Prices May Rise Again

Springfield Girl Inspires Superhero Capes

Illinois Gets Settlement for Diluted Drugs

Inspection: MacArthur Park Up to Code

Cahokia Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse of Student

Special Report: Caught in the World Wide Web

District 186 Talks to Superintendent Search Firms

Third Shooting in a Week on South Renfro

Police Interview Shown in Harris Trial

Controversial Police Dept. Policy Prompts Legislation

Local Home Prices Down from Last Year

Springfield Begins Sidewalk Repairs

LRS Acquires California Company

Community Action Month Helping Those in Poverty

11 Counties Get Federal Flooding Aid

Iles Students Bring History to Life

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Available

King's Daughters Award Grants to Charities

ISP Stepping Up Seatbelt Enforcement

Chicago Group Sounds Off On Budget Proposal

Renfro Sees Third Shooting in Week

Two Killed in Greene County Crash

Letter Carriers Collect Donations for Foodbank

Local Women Roll Up Sleeves for Habitat

Franklin Elementary Sold in Auction

Kline Found Guilty in DUI Accident

College Football Team Hosts Creative Fundraiser

5K, Street Party Take Over Downtown

No New Reports in Police Impersonator Case

ISU Approves Tuition Increase

Box City Raises Homeless Awareness

New Support for Medical Marijuana in IL

Two Superintendent Search Meetings This Week

Mother's Day Spending Up Since Last Year

Governor Quinn Investing In Parks

Pomp and Circumstance for UIS Graduates

Comparing Two Chambers' Pension Plans

Letter Carrier Food Drive Saturday

Life After College For 2013 Grads

Pension Reform Could Take a Bite Out of School Budgets

Digital Evidence Presented in Harris Trial

Fugitive Files: Wanted Fugitive

Preparing For Summer Camp

Solar Power Comes To Scott County

Big Weekend for Local Businesses

UIS Getting Ready for Graduation

Sheriff's Office Gets New (Bike) Wheels

Spaulding Students Warned Against Distracted Driving

Hope Institute Hosts Annual Prom

SIU Offering Free Car Seat Inspections

Airport Control Towers Will Stay Open

First Week of Harris Trial Wraps Up

Student Loan Debt Means Postponing Purchases

Asian Carp Control Plan Underway

Ted's Garage Not Rebuilding After Fire

Illinois Vet Settling into New, Permanent Home

Speed Limit Increase Passes House Committee

Tornado Strikes with No Watch or Warning Issued

Tornado Touches Down Near Owaneco

Quinn Seeking Federal Help for Flooding

DNR Investigating Decatur Fish Kill

Two Injured in Decatur Home Fire

Crime Stoppers: South Grand Armed Robbery

City Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Shredding Controversy

186 Board Meets to Discuss Superintendent Search

Sangamon County Inmates May Use Video Visitation

Special Report: Where DUI Funds Go

Law Officials Host Traffic Safety Fair

Hospital Housekeeper Crafting Smiles for Patients

CSI Testifies in Harris Trial

Teacher Pension Cost May Shift to Schools

Graphic Testimony in Harris Trial

Taxidermy Convention Comes to Springfield

Minorities in Government Association Meets in Springfield

Virden Woman Busted for Meth

More Details on Cullerton's Pension Plan

Grant Hosts 8th Grade Career Fair

National Guard Celebrates 290th Birthday

20 New 4th District Attorneys Sworn In

Bullet-Ridden House Puts Neighbors on Edge

Phone Scammers Targeting Christian County

Senate OKs Union-Backed Pension Deal

Teacher Dies After Choking on Hot Dog

Thousands of FOID Apps Caught in Backlog

Awards Ceremony Honors Firefighters

No Injuries in Springfield School Bus Accident

Man Injured in Early Morning Shooting

DIRT Team Return Proves Successful

First Witnesses Called in Harris Trial

Opening Statements Made in Harris Trial

Campus Smoking Bill Stalls in House

DIRT Team Makes Cocaine, Weapons Bust

"Virtual" Alma Mater Ready for Grad Photos

Fallen Firefighter Laid to Rest

Improvised Explosive Device Demonstration

Bridgestone Plant Laying Off 23

Salvation Army Major Moving to Iowa

Cullerton Reveals Full Pension Proposal

Law Enforcement Testify Against Medical Marijuana

Officials Stress Road Safety During Planting Season

Illinois Products Farmers Market Begins Thurs.

Students Celebrate Bike/Walk to School Day

Prison Guard Arrested for Contraband

Woman's Body Found in Stanford

Effingham Man Fatally Stabbed

Funeral Held for Fallen Firefighter

AARP Educating Public on Potential Utility Rate Hikes

Council Strikes Down Document Destruction Freeze

Pension Reform: Cullerton vs. Madigan

Jason Harris to Testify in Beason Murder Trial

New School Board, Same Old Problems

Hundreds Pay Respects to Fallen Firefighter

Illinois Has Extra Money?!

Teen Unemployment Rates Up

Opening Statements Scheduled in Harris Trial

2 Pension Plans Head Toward Statehouse Showdown

Group Rallies for Chief Illiniwek Return

Crash Reenactment Discourages Dangerous Driving

Houston Asks Attorney General to Investigate Shredding

Students Participate in Tech Day at Capitol

Jurors, Alternates Finalized in Harris Trial

Public Invited to Honor Fallen Firefighter

Illinois Prison Memorial Brings Violence to Light

Schools Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day

IL Schools Recognized for Health Excellence

Apps Accepted for Healthcare Education Grants

U.S. Senate Approves Online Sales Tax

Illinois GOP Chairman Stepping Down

Carrie Underwood Plays at PCCC

Former Chandlerville Clerk Arrested

$50k Lottery Ticket Sold in Springfield

County Seeks MacArthur Extension Funding

Springfield Walks for MS Awareness

Soho Snafu: City and Festival Have Another Problem

New School Board Off To Uncooperative Start

Pension Showdown Imminent in Statehouse

Caterpillar Cuts Hurt Decatur Businesses

Man Dead in Decatur Shooting

Houston Weighs in on Shredding Controversy

New Charges in Sweetwater Death

Planning for Carpenter Street Underpass Begins

Former Judge Announces 13th District Candidacy

Money Awarded to Foreclosure Counseling Groups

ISP Gets $618k for Elevator Upgrade

Quinn Rejects ComEd Rate Hike

Dozens Participate in Chicago Skyline Plunge

Simmons Cancer Institute Seeking Study Volunteers

National Tourism Week Kicks Off in Springfield

Health Care Council Wants Medicaid Cuts Restored

Jury Seated in Harris Trial

Wish Comes True for Waterloo Boy

Harley Riders Collecting Donations for Vets Shelter

Veteran Who Survived Iraq Bombing Dies

Gaming Board: Bill Changes are "Cosmetic"

25th Annual Vietnam Vigil Concludes

Good Grief Camp Helps Local Kids

Statehouse Construction Nearing Completion

District 186 Residents Sound Off at Public Meeting

Guns Stolen from Decatur Rural King

DIRT Team Makes Drug, Gun Bust

Lincoln Colored Home To Be Demolished?

Veterans Remember Prisoners of War

Flooding Drowns Dreams of High School Prom (For Now)

Making the Grade at Lanphier High

Police Find Motive in Manchester Homicides

Shifting Water Means Shifting Concerns

Waste Watch: Cost of State Vehicles

Lawmakers Honor Firefighter with Moment of Silence

Sankey Hi-Rise Getting Demolished

High Court Grants Extension for Concealed Carry Appeal

April is Fourth-Wettest on Record

Simon Supports School Funding Committee

Schnucks Faces Suit After Security Breach

Original Oak Ridge Entrance to Be Restored

City Sued Over Shredding Controversy

Jacksonville Police Warn of Scams

Girl Scouts Converge on Capitol

School Officials Learn About Healthy Living

Eastvold Not Giving Up On Board Seat

Country Stars Voice Gay Marriage Support

Funeral Set for Firefighter Killed in Crash

Springfield Girl Recovering From Stabbing

Jury Selection Stalled in Harris Trial

IEMA: Flooding Costs in Tens of Millions

Illinois Teenager Released After Terrorism Charge

Crime Stoppers: Suspect Shooting Out Car Windows

Springfield Prepares for Heart Walk Fundraiser

FDA Approves New MS Drug

Officials Looking for Suspect After Girl Stabbed

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Firefighter

House Passes Pension Reform

Morgan County Prepares for More Rain

Eight Jurors Selected in Harris Trial

Quinn Speaks at Annual Police Memorial

Possible Break in Unsolved Decatur Murder

Springfield Couple Sues Cop, City

Trash-Talking Moves to Twitter