Category Archives: State News
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
Tens of thousands of Illinoisans take to the streets to protest Trump and Musk agenda
Tens of thousands came out Saturday in downtown Chicago to rally against President Donald Trump's policies, everything from reciprocal tariffs to his immigration actions. (Photos by Sonya Dymova, Medi...
Apr 07, 2025
State Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial set to begin 2 ½ years after indictment
State Sen. Emil Jones III speaks with reporters outside of the Illinois Senate chamber in January 2020. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillino...
Apr 07, 2025
It’s not just Chicago. Downstate public transit agencies face funding challenges
Sangamon Mass Transit District buses wait outside a bus stop in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRI...
Apr 07, 2025
Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott’s Law
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly hands a flag to Meghan Carns, the widow of Trooper Clay Carns, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, was charged with violating Scott&#...
Apr 04, 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
