Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback April 5, 2024 5:15 am|SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House committee advanced a measure that would end the state’s subminimum wage for tipped…
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency April 4, 2024 3:46 pm|SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to consolidate the state’s early childhood programs into one new cabinet-level agency…
In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative April 4, 2024 12:41 pm|CHICAGO – In a visit to Chicago on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced $78 million in…
Amid controversy at Prisoner Review Board, Pritzker calls for more training as GOP again seeks reform April 3, 2024 11:50 am|After two members of the state’s Prisoner Review Board resigned last week following the release of a prisoner…
Defamation case linked to former Madigan aide sent back to Illinois April 1, 2024 3:35 pm|SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in Puerto Rico last week told a politically connected former state contractor that…
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal March 27, 2024 10:12 am|Measures passed committee unanimously
Illinois teacher shortage persists, survey finds March 27, 2024 9:44 am|Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles
Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates March 4, 2024 3:35 pm|Data analysis shows March 19 primary is least competitive in at least 2 decades
With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatist February 23, 2024 9:31 am|Governor’s spending plan advances progressive-backed policies in tight fiscal landscape By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD…
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers February 22, 2024 10:23 am|A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
Capitol Briefs: IDOT workers authorize strike; attorney general warns of AI election scams February 9, 2024 12:48 pm|Negotiations over contracts represent about 3,800 Teamsters around the state
Trump’s Illinois ballot challenge to move forward February 8, 2024 10:13 am|Cook County judge declines to stay case pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Colorado case
Capitol Briefs: Tax credits for children, manufacturers among new legislative proposals February 8, 2024 10:09 am|Insurance coverage for fertility treatments, child internet regulations also introduced
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage February 6, 2024 4:43 pm|Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates
Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry January 31, 2024 8:55 am|Innovation hub hopes to produce 500 jobs within 2 years
Board of Elections allows Trump’s name to stay on ballot January 30, 2024 3:51 pm|Hearing officer says constitutional challenges should be decided by courts
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago January 30, 2024 11:56 am|Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington
State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy January 29, 2024 4:24 pm|Hearing officer recommends dismissal but says Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’
Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline January 29, 2024 9:11 am|Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens January 25, 2024 4:23 pm|Fresh food availability targeted in grant program; IDOR begins processing returns