Category Archives: State News
Supreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
Illinois House Republicans waited too long to file a lawsuit challenging legislative maps drawn in 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capi...
Apr 10, 2025
At Jones trial, jury hears lawmaker bringing colleague into fold of ‘personal benefits’
State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Monday, April 7, after the first day of jury selection in his corruption trial. Jones is accused of agreeing to bribes fro...
Apr 10, 2025
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids
Illinois has been at the forefront of the data center boom, but state lawmakers are working to gauge and mitigate the impact these centers have on climate and energy consumption.By LEONARDO PINIMedill...
Apr 09, 2025
Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
U.K. Consul General Richard Hyde, left, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sign a memorandum of understanding regarding trade during a ceremony in the governor's Statehouse office Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (...
Apr 09, 2025
Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
A bill in the House would require Freeburg Community High School to change the name of its mascot, which is considered a slur for people with dwarfism. (Photo courtesy of the Belleville News Democrat)...
Apr 09, 2025
Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
Nursing homes in Illinois are pressing state lawmakers for an increase in their Medicaid reimbursement rates. (Credit: Shutterstock.com)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinoi...
Apr 08, 2025
Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs
Gov. JB Pritzker, left, shakes hands with Mexico state Gov. Delfina Gmez lvarez, right, after the two states signed a memorandum of understanding. (Photo provided by Gov. JB Pritzker's office)By BEN S...
Apr 02, 2025
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, left, answers questions from City Club of Chicago CEO Dan Gibbon during a luncheon appearance Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)By PETER HANCOCKCapito...
Apr 02, 2025
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
Argo Community High School sophomores Luciana Deir (second from left) and Angelica Turza (fourth from left), along with another student and their teacher meet with State Sen. Willie Preston, D-Chicago...
Apr 01, 2025
After public pressure, Illinois commits $8M to repair deteriorating site where Lincoln launched political career
A statue of young Abraham Lincoln stands outside the gift shop and concessions building at the New Salem Historic Site in Petersburg. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Athan Yanos)By ATHAN YANOS&a...
Mar 25, 2025
