Category Archives: Politics
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 ...
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...
Jan 21, 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....
Jan 17, 2025
Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's time on the witness stand concluded in his corruption trial this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ...
Jan 16, 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 ...
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...
Jan 14, 2025
Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Chicago, speaks to staff on the House floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - A measu...
Jan 13, 2025
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones. By PETER HANCOCK,BEN SZALINSKI& BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A new Illinoi...
Jan 08, 2025
Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was shot and killed by her hu...
Jan 08, 2025
Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after testifying for the first time in his trial. The move came as a surprise and is expected to fu...
Jan 08, 2025
