Category Archives: State News
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez speaks at an election day news conference. She is joined by other elected Illinois Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. D...
Nov 06, 2024
‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand
The Dirksen Federal Building is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO - As chief lobbyist for electric util...
Nov 06, 2024
UIS Professor: President-elect Donald Trump’s strengths connected with voters
Kent Redfield spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois Springfield political science professor said too much was going a...
Nov 06, 2024
Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Oct. 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsilli...
Nov 05, 2024
Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
Gov. JB Pritzker talks with lawmakers on the floor of the Illinois House in April. His office last week issued a report projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for the fiscal year that begins in July. (Capi...
Nov 05, 2024
Illinois Lottery has record-setting year for 50th anniversary
They reported $3.86 billion in sales and proceeds of $883.6 million, which both beat last year's numbers. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV CHICAGO – As Illinois Lottery celebrated its 50th year of op...
Nov 04, 2024
Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores
On state tests, 41% of Illinois students reached a “proficient” score for reading, outpacing pre-pandemic levels. Math scores are more slowly recovering, still about 5% lower than pre-pand...
Nov 01, 2024
Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans
An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jennifer Fuller) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The state's Low Income Home Energy Assi...
Nov 01, 2024
Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime Statehouse lobbyist and advisor to the speaker Mike McClain face a bribery and racketeering ...
Nov 01, 2024
State officials unveil new resource dedicated to helping people report hate crimes
Gov. JB Prtizker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during a news conference Wednesday. (X/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With hate speech and hate crimes at an all-time high, accordi...
Oct 30, 2024
