Category Archives: State News
Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit
The pursuit policy of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office outlines the circumstances in which deputies are directed not to pursue fleeing vehicles. Highlights added. (Capitol News Illinois illustrati...
Oct 17, 2024
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, speaks at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing. DeWitte is the Republican spokesperson for the committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW A...
Oct 16, 2024
Top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens to vote
Top Illinois Republican Toni McCombie. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens - intentionally or not - t...
Oct 11, 2024
Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interferenceÂ
A sample ballot from Danville depicts the advisory questions that will appear on Illinois ballots this year. (Capitol News Illinois image)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois...
Oct 10, 2024
State and national leaders gather in Springfield to open Springfield 1908 race riot national monument
State leaders gathered this week in Springfield for the celebration. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A celebration of the Biden’s administration’s designa...
Oct 10, 2024
Capitol News Illinois sues Sangamon County for records of sheriff’s office pursuit
Capitol News Illinois logoBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOISnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Capitol News Illinois is suing Sangamon County and Sangamon County Central Dispatch system after a den...
Oct 09, 2024
Illinois State Police investigate another Sangamon County officer-involved death
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office patrol cars are pictured (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIE...
Oct 05, 2024
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for investigation after latest report of mismanagement at DCFS
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) points to evidence of a cover-up, via a report in "Injustice Watch." (Photo courtesy: DCFS/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The latest report ...
Oct 04, 2024
IMA President: “We want to tell the story of what’s made in Illinois,” as statewide bus tour launches
Illinois Manufacture President and CEO Mark Denzler, spoke during a press conference Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Manufacturing can be about numbers...
Oct 04, 2024
Ameren sending crews to east coast to assist with Hurricane Helene Restoration
Ameren trucks starting to arrive, Monday afternoon at the staging site in Wytheville, Virginia. (Photo courtesy Ameren Illinois)By WJBC StaffST LOUIS – Ameren workers across Illinois and Missour...
Oct 01, 2024
