Category Archives: State News
Allstate to raise Illinois home insurance rates by over 14%
The new insurance rates will take effect on Feb. 24. (Photo courtesy: AllState/Facebook)By WMBD TV ST. LOUIS – Allstate Insurance announces that it's raising home insurance rates by more than 14...
Jan 24, 2025
Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’
Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, is pictured on the Illinois House floor alongside a picture of him in military uniform. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki; Army photo provided) DE AUBREYCapitol ...
Jan 24, 2025
Prosecutor says Madigan should’ve heeded ‘wrong way’ signs but instead pursued profit
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks toward the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Closing arguments are underway in Madigan's corruption trial, which this week pass...
Jan 24, 2025
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is advising local school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try to take enforcement actions on school grounds. (Highlights added)...
Jan 23, 2025
In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Jan. 7, 2025, after his first day of surprise testimony in his corruption trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ...
Jan 23, 2025
Supreme Court considers legality of law banning ‘venue shopping’ in constitutional challenges
A statue is pictured outside the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo.)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 23, 2025
Pritzker criticizes Trump’s courting of tech CEOs, lack of communication
Gov. JB Pritzker at an unrelated press conference the day after President Donald Trump's second inauguration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinoi...
Jan 21, 2025
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Dignity in Pay Act at a ceremony in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol...
Jan 21, 2025
Planned Parenthood of Illinois President steps down
Planned Parenthood of Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Planned Parenthood/Facebook)By WMBD TV ILLINOIS – Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, announced she will be step...
Jan 20, 2025
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By ISMAEL M. BELKOURAFor Capitol News Illinoisand Medill Illinois News Bureauismaelbelkoura2025@u.northwestern....
Jan 17, 2025
