A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- When film star James Stewart went on location in 1948 at Stateville prison's notorious roundhouse while...
John O'connor, The Associated Press
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Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to...