Category Archives: State Election News

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed $55.1B state budget plan
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - Gov. JB Pritzker, along with fellow politicians, took the stage today to sign the f...
Syndicated Author Jun 16, 2025

Raoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks to state Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By PETER HANCOCKCa...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2025

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Schaumburg Democrat, speaks at the 2022 Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association annual brunch in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BE...
Syndicated Author May 07, 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...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 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...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2025

Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
The spring 2025 enrollment report shows enrollment at community colleges in Illinois grew at a record pace compared to a year ago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PETER HANCOCKCapit...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2025

Current flag wins state flag redesign vote
The U.S. and Illinois flags over the state capitol in Springfield in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois bfox@capitolsnewsillinois.comSPRINGFI...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2025

Pritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with reporters during a news conference at University of Chicago Medicine Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Il...
Syndicated Author Feb 27, 2025

BREAKING: Pritzker proposes $2B in spending growth without new income or service taxes
Gov. Pritzker (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed growing spending by a...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2025

Groups demand release of after-school program funding
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois, in Springfield, is one of the many organizations that rely on state funds for after-school programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PET...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2025