Category Archives: State News
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIE...
Jun 05, 2025
Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The Illinois House is pictured in the waning hours of the spring legislative session on Saturday, May 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JADE AUBREYCapitol News Il...
Jun 05, 2025
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
A state law banning "swipe fees" on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouas via Unsplash)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisb...
Jun 04, 2025
CUB asks Ameren to work with customers this summer amid utility price hike
Ameren Illinois (Photo courtesy: Ameren Illinois) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens Utility Board is asking Ameren Illinois to work with customers amid utility increases.Ameren Illinois customers wil...
Jun 04, 2025
With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Heading into the end of the leg...
Jun 04, 2025
Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April
A memorial was set up at the site where three children and a teen died when a Jeep crashed through a building that housed an after-school program in Chatham in April. A fourth child has since died on ...
Jun 03, 2025
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar's bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Ill...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, speaks during debate over a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide. She looks at bill sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, pictured in the foreground. (C...
Jun 02, 2025
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks toward the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois...
Jun 02, 2025
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Norrine Hammond, R-Macomb, converse on the House floor during debate of the state budget. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JERRY...
Jun 02, 2025
