HOME

Nonprofit news funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation

Search

State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Tuesday to reduce a $1.8 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit by $450 million through an infusion of unemployment-related revenues.
Capitol News Illinois to expand operations with $2 million McCormick Foundation grant

Capitol News Illinois will significantly expand its operations as it enters the fifth year of operations in 2023 because of a significant grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case

State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera company.
CAPITOL RECAP: State announces further unemployment debt repayment

UPDATED 9/16: Capitol Recap is a weekly roundup of Capitol News Illinois’ coverage of state government

Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign

Gov. JB Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators Thursday to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct. Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was charged in federal court earlier this week...
Illinois Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay

The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit filed by two former state legislators who sued for back pay they believed they were due for raises that they voted against while in office.
Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check

Interviews with Illinois' candidates for treasurer.
Sen. Emil Jones III charged in bribery scheme

State Sen. Emil Jones III has been charged in federal court with three criminal counts tied to his dealings with a red light camera company.
Capitol Briefs: State Fair sets record; jury awards $363 million in Sterigenics lawsuit

The 2022 Illinois State Fair set an all-time attendance record with more than 636,700 visitors, and a Cook COunty jury awarded a $363 million verdict against a company that emitted cancer-causing...
In visit to Illinois, VP Harris rallies voters around abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Friday to rally voters who support abortion rights and urge them to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections.

What We're Working On Today

Thursday, Sept. 29

To be updated

Listen to the latest Capitol Cast

Capitol News Illinois · Election Season Begins

The 2022 general election campaign season got into full swing with political events at the Illinois State Fair and the first gubernatorial candidate forum. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki discuss the major themes and issues to watch.

A Twitter List by CapitolNewsIL