Category Archives: State News
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
A Sangamon County Sheriff's Office car is pictured outside of the county building in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@cap...
Jan 17, 2025
Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the second week of testimony in his corruption trial on Oct. 31, 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew ...
Jan 17, 2025
COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, then the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is pictured at a news conference in Gov. JB Pritzker's office. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By BRIGETTE FOXCapitol...
Jan 16, 2025
Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's time on the witness stand concluded in his corruption trial this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ...
Jan 16, 2025
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending
Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are pictured at the board's December meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsil...
Jan 15, 2025
Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for ‘any time spent with Danny Solis’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan's trial is wrapping up after ...
Jan 15, 2025
Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free; state announces Apple ID licenses
State driver's licenses and ID cards may soon be available on iPhones. But they won't replace physical IDs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By JADE AUBREYCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capi...
Jan 14, 2025
Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100M state funding boost to fight homelessness
Tents are pictured near Montrose Beach in Chicago. Dozens of homeless encampments dot the city's lakefront parks. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By Atmika IyerFor Capitol News Illinoisan...
Jan 14, 2025
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...
Jan 14, 2025
Former IDPH head fined $150K, issues statement for ethical violations
Dr. Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' former public health chief was fined $150,000 after admitting she violated the state's Ethics Act by taking a job with a...
Jan 13, 2025
