Category Archives: Top Stories
Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where prosecutors are set to rest their case in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial next week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by A...
Dec 12, 2024
Normal Marching Band to play in London’s New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, proud parents looked on as the band performed a preview of their new routine at Horton Field House at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/TV) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A loc...
Dec 12, 2024
Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security
The Illinois Capitol's north wing, which is currently undergoing renovations, is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock...
Dec 12, 2024
Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial. (Capitol Ne...
Dec 11, 2024
Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place
Illinois' assault weapons ban will remain in place after an appeals court stayed a lower court's ruling that found it unconstitutional. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News I...
Dec 09, 2024
Judge to decide conditions for Sean Grayson’s pretrial release on Friday
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Deputy Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Sangamon County Jail)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In the first court hearing since an appellate court ruled former Sangamon Cou...
Dec 02, 2024
Two Central Illinois high school students set to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Two local students are heading to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Two local students are heading to New York City to perform...
Nov 25, 2024
Ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded Madigan for FBI, takes witness stand
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago, where the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan just wrapped its fourth week of testimony with the appearance of Chic...
Nov 22, 2024
Supreme Court dismisses Jussie Smollett convictions, allows Trump Tower defamation suit to continue
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Criminal convictions o...
Nov 21, 2024
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections
A procedure room at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A ...
Nov 21, 2024
