Category Archives: State News
Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Springfield office. He issued an executive order this week that bars state agencies from collecting and disclosing data about autism to the federal government unles...
May 08, 2025
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Schaumburg Democrat, speaks at the 2022 Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association annual brunch in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BE...
May 07, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to speak in Springfield
Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary. (Photo courtesy: Noem/Facebook)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to speak in front of the Governor's Mansion in S...
May 07, 2025
New study suggests changes to Illinois’ community college-university pipeline
The Illinois Community College System headquarters is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinoi...
May 07, 2025
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is pictured in her final state central committee meeting as Democratic Party of Illinois chair in 2022. At the time, she was unseated by state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Gov. JB Pritzk...
May 06, 2025
State revenue projections improve as economic uncertainty grows
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured from downtown Springfield in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRING...
May 05, 2025
Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Members of Teamsters Local 743 rallied inside the Illinois State Capitol, calling for increased staffing in health care facilities and urging lawmakers to support bills aimed at improving patient care...
May 05, 2025
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen reintroduces to bipartisan internet bills
Congressman Eric Sorensen. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen has announced he will reintroduce two bills that will expand access to affordable high speed internet.The Rural Broadband ...
May 05, 2025
Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's photo hangs in the Statehouse's Hall of Governors. Ryan died Friday, May 2, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois...
May 02, 2025
On May Day, thousands march for immigrant, labor, women and LGBTQ+ rights
Solidarity became one of the key messages promoted at the demonstration. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)By SONYA DYMOVAMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAG...
May 02, 2025
