Category Archives: State News

Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’
Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, is pictured on the Illinois House floor alongside a picture of him in military uniform. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki; Army photo provided) DE AUBREYCapitol ...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2025

Prosecutor says Madigan should’ve heeded ‘wrong way’ signs but instead pursued profit
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks toward the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Closing arguments are underway in Madigan's corruption trial, which this week pass...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2025

Pritzker criticizes Trump’s courting of tech CEOs, lack of communication
Gov. JB Pritzker at an unrelated press conference the day after President Donald Trump's second inauguration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinoi...
Syndicated Author Jan 21, 2025

Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Dignity in Pay Act at a ceremony in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol...
Syndicated Author Jan 21, 2025

Planned Parenthood of Illinois President steps down
Planned Parenthood of Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Planned Parenthood/Facebook)By WMBD TV ILLINOIS – Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, announced she will be step...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2025

Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By ISMAEL M. BELKOURAFor Capitol News Illinoisand Medill Illinois News Bureauismaelbelkoura2025@u.northwestern....
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2025

Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
A Sangamon County Sheriff's Office car is pictured outside of the county building in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@cap...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2025

Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for ‘any time spent with Danny Solis’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan's trial is wrapping up after ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2025

Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free; state announces Apple ID licenses
State driver's licenses and ID cards may soon be available on iPhones. But they won't replace physical IDs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By JADE AUBREYCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capi...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2025

Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100M state funding boost to fight homelessness
Tents are pictured near Montrose Beach in Chicago. Dozens of homeless encampments dot the city's lakefront parks. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By Atmika IyerFor Capitol News Illinoisan...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2025