New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The state on Wednesday released new guidelines for youth and recreational sports that will drastically limit allowable activities based on the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus.
Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Illinois’ top lawyer wants a U.S. court to compel a federal official to formally acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment received enough state support to be added to the U.S. Constitution – a largely procedural step that has thus far blocked the amendment from ratification.
Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Friday, June 19, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower judge’s order amending ballot access requirements for third-party candidates this election cycle. Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Meyers-Martin says police reform, societal ‘attitude’ change needed to advance racial equity Perspectives on Progress: Meyers-Martin says police reform, societal ‘attitude’ change needed to advance racial equity Thursday, June 18, 2020 Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin said her summer plans include identifying police reforms that will reduce officers’ use of force. Read more
Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Wednesday, June 10, 2020 SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state is on pace to enter the next phase of reopening from a COVID-19-related shutdown later this month, and he doesn’t expect a... Read more
State allows summer school openings, opens testing to everyone State allows summer school openings, opens testing to everyone Thursday, June 4, 2020 Summer schools can open with safety guidelines in place and state-run COVID-19 testing sites are now open to everyone. Read more
Test your state news knowledge by taking the CNI weekly news quiz! Test your state news knowledge by taking the CNI weekly news quiz! Sunday, May 31, 2020 Capitol News Illinois intern reporter Ben Orner will forever have a legacy of starting the weekly CNI news quiz! His last day with us was Friday, so this is his last quiz. That's our way of... Read more
Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Thursday, May 7, 2020 Another 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment during the week ending May 2, including more than 74,476 Illinoisans. Read more