Category Archives: Politics
ComEd exec testifies utility prepared for bankruptcy before 2011 law threw it a lifeline
A Commonwealth Edison-branded manhole cover sits outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is on trial for allegedly taking bribes from Com...
Oct 24, 2024
Testimony continues in 2nd Amendment challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban
The federal district courthouse in East St. Louis is pictured. A case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban continued there on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By PETER HANCO...
Sep 17, 2024
Contractor’s unsecured databases exposed sensitive voter data in over a dozen Illinois counties
Examples of redacted documents found by Jeremiah Fowler in unsecured databases. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD &#...
Sep 17, 2024
Longtime Harris supporters do victory lap for their candidate at DNC
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Chicago, appears at an Illinois delegation breakfast during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week. Rush was the Illinois chair for Kamala Harris' run for pres...
Aug 27, 2024
Bloomington business consultant announces bid to run for Ward 5 council seat
Mike Straza. (Photo courtesy: Mike Straza)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A former mayoral candidate in Bloomington announced his plans on Monday to run for Ward 5.Mike Straza, a business consultant ...
Aug 26, 2024
No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A law banning politic...
Aug 23, 2024
In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire
Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his primetime address Tuesday evening at the Democratic National Convention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)Governor chides Trump as 'rich in only one thing: st...
Aug 21, 2024
Illinois Democrats gathered for Governor’s Day at state fair
(Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A Midwestern mayor with an unfamiliar name keynoted the Illinois Democratic County Chairs brunch during Illinois State Fair week.That was Pete Buttigieg...
Aug 15, 2024
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans
Image: Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday that is aimed at establishing a long-term blueprint to support aging Illinoisans. (Credit: Secretary of State Index Department)Administration ...
Aug 14, 2024
New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago prior to signing a bill aimed at giving more Illinoisans who leave a correctional facility access to a free state ID. (Credit: Illinois.gov)By D...
Aug 06, 2024
