Category Archives: State 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 ...
WJBC’s Top Stories – WJBC AM 1230 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

Pritzker to tell Congress ‘both parties are to blame’ for broken immigration system
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters following an event at the Illinois State Library in Springfield on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol N...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2025

Insurance plans could soon be required to cover hippotherapy in Illinois
A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker would mandate that certain insurance plans cover hippotherapy and other therapeutic horseback riding treatments. (photo by Philippe Oursel via Unsplash)By JADE AUBR...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2025

Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@cap...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2025

Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push
Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, is congratulated by Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, after the Senate passed a plan on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to reform public transportation in the Chicago area. (Capitol ...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2025

Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products
Anna Murrell, owner of "The Little Farm" holds her 6-week-old goose. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Grace Friedman)By GRACE FRIEDMANMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRING...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2025

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIE...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2025

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The Illinois House is pictured in the waning hours of the spring legislative session on Saturday, May 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JADE AUBREYCapitol News Il...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2025

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar's bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Ill...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025