‘I will fight, I will fight, I will fight’ corruption charges, says Illinois governor.

Democrats use loophole to change taxes to fees, allowing them to make raises with simple majority.

Incumbent Norm Coleman is two votes ahead of Al Franken; more ballots will be unsealed.

Sensitive plants should be covered overnight.

Winter-storm warnings, flash-flood watches and wind advisories in effect Wednesday.

Former pro basketball player Arne Duncan also shoots hoops with president-elect.

Officer Joseph Paul Sanders, 29, is survived by his wife and four children.

Monday storm is expected to dump snow at higher elevations; a second foot is expected by Thursday.

Plan will affect parts of I-10, 110 and 210.

Ticket will cost an extra $35; money will go to court improvements.