Capitol News
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Illinois is among 29 states and Washington, D.C., that are being sued for access to sensitive voter information.
Read MorePritzker denies traveling on Epstein’s plane after Bill Clinton’s since-recanted testimony
Pritzker said he traveled with Clinton to Africa in 2008 on a humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation on a plane supplied by Google.
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Lawmakers hope the commission will fill a void left at the federal level.
Read MoreComptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor
Campaign ads have hit the airwaves in the Democratic primary since Gov. JB Pritzker made an endorsement.
Read MoreHow Illinois’ Road Fund will help fund transit, especially in the Chicago region
With the passage of SB 2111, money largely will be shifted from the Road Fund to Chicago’s public transit.
Read MoreEven amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
Chicago police will be required to report violations of federal immigration enforcement.
Read MoreJudge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago
The judge went through more than 50 cases individually during an hours-long hearing Friday afternoon.
Read MoreHigh schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills
The students rallied with the Illinois Prevention Network for issues related to stopping substance abuse.
Read MoreLegislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board
The long-awaited legislation faces stiff resistance from the pharmaceutical industry, but legislators say it is essential.
Read MoreLawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms
Lawmakers said they need more time to reform current state law, as litigation against county treasurers builds.
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