Capitol News
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor
Long an influential conservative policy wonk, Ted Dabrowski’s now seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
Read MoreIllinois attorney general wins state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed under a 2018 amendment to the Illinois Hate Crime Act.
Read MoreHow to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois launched its 2026 election guide.
Read MoreState looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges
Illinois is looking to expand manufacturing training academy program to address a labor shortage in the industry.
Read More‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
The Chicago woman who federal immigration agents shot five times last October testified on agents’ use of force at a forum in D.C.
Read MorePritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions
It’s not clear if Pritzker’s plan, nor a plan supported by labor unions, will be considered in Springfield this year.
Read MoreIllinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws
Illinois has joined to continue getting and sharing information about disease outbreaks with the public.
Read MoreSearch warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief
The federal agency is seeking a myriad of financial and personnel records.
Read MoreChild care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.
Read MorePritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race
Krishnamoorthi still leads race in fundraising
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