Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Eliminating immigrant spending, boosting education funding top Senate Republican budget priorities
Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, center, speaks at a Statehouse news conference Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, about Gov. JB Pritzker's upcoming budget address. Joining him were Sen. Su...
Feb 19, 2025
Second ‘50501’ protest held outside Illinois Capitol
Protestors gather in front of the Illinois Statehouse Monday, Feb. 17, to protest President Donald Trump's administration on President's Day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JADE AUBREY...
Feb 18, 2025
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Then-House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to members of the media in 2019 at the Capitol after a House Democrats caucus. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BEN SZALINSKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News...
Feb 13, 2025
Madigan found guilty on several counts; jury deadlocked on others
Former Speaker Michael Madigan. (Photo courtesy: Illinois News Network) By WMBD TV CHICAGO – The jury in trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political confidant M...
Feb 12, 2025
Pritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Pritzker was considered as former Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate but wasn't selected. Th...
Feb 12, 2025
Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the Illinois House floor in May 2023. He told Capitol News Illinois he plans to brief the General Assembly about the cost of the state's ongoing la...
Feb 11, 2025
Several inches of snow expected on Wednesday
The snowfall could bring several inches to Central Illinois Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – A winter storm will bring moderate snow to Central Illino...
Feb 11, 2025
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Karina Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was allegedly shot and...
Feb 10, 2025
Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump's administration. (C...
Feb 07, 2025
Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to credit card companies
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – A feder...
Feb 06, 2025
