Category Archives: Politics
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is pictured in her final state central committee meeting as Democratic Party of Illinois chair in 2022. At the time, she was unseated by state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Gov. JB Pritzk...
May 06, 2025
State revenue projections improve as economic uncertainty grows
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured from downtown Springfield in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRING...
May 05, 2025
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen reintroduces to bipartisan internet bills
Congressman Eric Sorensen. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen has announced he will reintroduce two bills that will expand access to affordable high speed internet.The Rural Broadband ...
May 05, 2025
Trump’s 100 days: Pritzker calls for mass mobilization as he grows his national profile
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a fundraiser for the New Hampshire Democratic Party on Sunday, April 27, 2025. (Photo provided by Pritzker campaign) By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitoln...
Apr 30, 2025
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor's Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield...
Apr 28, 2025
Jury in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial indicates possible deadlock
The jury considering state Sen. Emil Jones III's federal corruption trial may be deadlocked on two of the three counts against the senator, according to a note jurors sent the judge late Wednesday, Ap...
Apr 24, 2025
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to retire after more than 4 decades in Congress
(Dave Dahl/WJBC)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. Senate, announced he will ...
Apr 23, 2025
Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference at the Statehouse in Springfield on April 8, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnew...
Apr 22, 2025
‘His dad would be ashamed of him’: Large rally in Uptown Normal to protest Rep. LaHood
Congressman LaHood visited the Scott Miller show Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The sidewalks were full, and the streets flooded with people rallying against U.S. Re...
Apr 22, 2025
Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury
State Sen. Emil Jones III's federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after hearing closing arguments. Jones is accused of agreeing to accept bribes from...
Apr 22, 2025
