Category Archives: State News

Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where prosecutors are set to rest their case in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial next week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by A...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024

Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security
The Illinois Capitol's north wing, which is currently undergoing renovations, is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024

Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial. (Capitol Ne...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2024

Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place
Illinois' assault weapons ban will remain in place after an appeals court stayed a lower court's ruling that found it unconstitutional. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News I...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2024

Judge to decide conditions for Sean Grayson’s pretrial release on Friday
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Deputy Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Sangamon County Jail)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In the first court hearing since an appellate court ruled former Sangamon Cou...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2024

Ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded Madigan for FBI, takes witness stand
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago, where the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan just wrapped its fourth week of testimony with the appearance of Chic...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2024

Illinois lawmakers send “Dignity in Pay” act to governor’s desk
The Senate sent Gov. JB Pritzker the bill Thursday, the last day of fall veto session. HB 793 awaits the governor's action.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2024

Supreme Court dismisses Jussie Smollett convictions, allows Trump Tower defamation suit to continue
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Criminal convictions o...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2024

New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections
A procedure room at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A ...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2024