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Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, observes action on the Senate floor during the last week of the 2025 legislative session. Harmon was the sponsor of a bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Jun 23, 2025

McLean County Health Department holding back-to-school vaccine clinics
MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - With the new school year coming soon, the McLean County Health Department is giving parents the chance to vaccinate their children. The health department is offering back-to-school vaccine appointments, according to health department spokeswoman Marianne Manko. She also said the health depa...
10h ago

Caseworker in foster child's death has troubling history, documents show
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary: The caseworker in the death of an Illinois foster child had orders of protection filed against her by eight women for allegedly harassing, abusing and threatening violence against them. The caseworker, who was employed b...
11h ago

Gov. Pritzker names new Illinois State Board of Trustee member
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new Illinois State Board of Trustee member following the resignation of Trustee Scott Jenkins. On Monday, Pritzker announced he was appointing Archer Daniels Midland's President of Sustainable Materials and Strategic Initiatives, Kris Lutt, to fill the vacant seat afte...
13h ago

McLean County leader elected to national board
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The McLean County Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that its president has been elected to serve on a national board. Charlie Moore, President & CEO of McLean County Chamber of Commerce, will serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, cham...
14h ago

Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary: Senate Bill 8 requires gun owners to keep their weapons secured and inaccessible to minors, people at risk of harming themselves or others, and people prohibited from possessing firearms. Violations can result in civil fines. House...
14h ago

Kelly leans on experience in Illinois' Democratic Senate primary
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, a Matteson Democrat, is running for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, emphasizing accomplishments throughout her career. It's the third match-up between Kelly and a candidate backed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Kel...
Jul 28, 2025

'You preferred secrecy and lies': Madigan confidant gets 2 years for role in ComEd bribery scheme
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Mike McClain, who spent decades as one of the most influential lobbyists in Springfield due to his close relationship with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison. McClain is the third of h...
Jul 28, 2025
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