In his remarks to the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn "fact checks" some of the claims put forward by Republicans about President Obama's policies and the Romney-Ryan campaign.

With revenues dwindling in the recession, legislators in several states frantically worked Tuesday to avoid government shutdowns and service cuts.

By PBS News Hour

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the Republican National Committee's selection of a new chairman and Illinois politics following the impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.