Category Archives: State News

In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is pictured at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse during his corruption trial in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Il...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2025

Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are pictured leaving the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in 2023 and 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andre...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 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...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2025

Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters at an event in Normal on Tuesday, criticizing House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for not calling a bill to regulate "intoxicating" hemp products. (Cred...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2025

BREAKING: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense o...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2025

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo and his attorney Gabrielle Sansonetti exit the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last week after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madig...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024