Category Archives: State News
‘Never asked to be a part of this somber club’: Illinois honors fallen police officers
The mother of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca mourns her son at the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at the Illinois State Library in Springfield on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Capitol News Il...
May 01, 2025
With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform
A Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train heads south from the Addison station on Chicago's north side. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMS& BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Il...
Apr 30, 2025
Trump’s 100 days: Pritzker calls for mass mobilization as he grows his national profile
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a fundraiser for the New Hampshire Democratic Party on Sunday, April 27, 2025. (Photo provided by Pritzker campaign) By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitoln...
Apr 30, 2025
After-school programs continue push for state aid
Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming state budge...
Apr 30, 2025
Illinois veterans, VA employees rally to protest expected Trump administration cuts
Approximately 200 people gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs clinic Sunday in a protest organized by Illinois Veterans for Change. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)By SONYA...
Apr 28, 2025
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor's Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield...
Apr 28, 2025
Illinois community-based foster homes face insurance ‘crisis’
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.co...
Apr 25, 2025
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
The Lake County Courthouse is pictured in Waukegan. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Ashley Soriano)By JERRY NOWICKI& PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO ...
Apr 24, 2025
‘They Still Deserve More’ protesters seek support for caretakers of people with disabilities
Members of the 'They Deserve More' coalition flood the rotunda of the Illinois Statehouse, calling on lawmakers to pass wage increases for caretakers of those with intellectual and developmental disab...
Apr 24, 2025
Jury in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial indicates possible deadlock
The jury considering state Sen. Emil Jones III's federal corruption trial may be deadlocked on two of the three counts against the senator, according to a note jurors sent the judge late Wednesday, Ap...
Apr 24, 2025
