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Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing

Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing

Given multiple scenarios about what should happen to people who commit crimes while illegally in the country, Pritzker reiterated he supports deporting violent people but emphasized that must happen with due process

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
June 12, 2025 at 5:31 pm CDT

Secretary of State: Mount Prospect improperly shared license-plate reader data in Texas abortion case

Secretary of State: Mount Prospect improperly shared license-plate reader data in Texas abortion case

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Mount Prospect police improperly shared information from automatic license-plate readers with Texas authorities looking for a woman seeking abortion services.

By Steve Zalusky - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 12, 2025 at 4:50 pm CDT

Raoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations

Raoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations

In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers this year approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4%, for general operating expenses in Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●
June 12, 2025 at 3:44 pm CDT

Pritzker to tell Congress ‘both parties are to blame’ for broken immigration system

Pritzker to tell Congress ‘both parties are to blame’ for broken immigration system

Gov. JB Pritzker will tell a congressional committee Thursday that America’s immigration problems are a result of a bipartisan failure to reform the country’s immigration system and secure the country’s borders

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
June 12, 2025 at 7:27 am CDT

The 10 best moves of the Chicago Bears offseason: Silvy

The 10 best moves of the Chicago Bears offseason: Silvy

There are plenty of offseason championship jokes to go around Chicago, but the Bears did do some major heavy lifting since the end of a dysfunctional 2024 season, Marc Silverman writes

By Marc Silverman●
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Insurance plans could soon be required to cover hippotherapy in Illinois

Insurance plans could soon be required to cover hippotherapy in Illinois

Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois

By Jade Aubrey – Capitol News Illinois●
June 11, 2025 at 5:36 pm CDT

June 14 marks ‘No Kings’ protests in Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know

June 14 marks ‘No Kings’ protests in Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know

"No Kings" protests are set for June 14 across northern Illinois; what you need to know about the local rallies

By John Sahly●
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois gun ban

Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois gun ban

Gun rights advocates once again are asking a federal appeals court in Chicago to overturn Illinois’ ban on certain firearms and large-capacity magazines in a case that may be destined for the U.S. Supreme Court

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●
June 10, 2025 at 4:26 pm CDT

Opponents speak out in Joliet against record Nicor rate hike

Opponents speak out in Joliet against record Nicor rate hike

People voiced opposition to a record rate $316 million rate hike sought by Nicor Gas during a public hearing in Joliet on Monday night.

By Bob Okon●
June 10, 2025 at 3:45 pm CDT

‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again

‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again

Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
June 10, 2025 at 2:50 pm CDT
‘Clean Slate’ Act to seal nonviolent criminal records loses in race against time

‘Clean Slate’ Act to seal nonviolent criminal records loses in race against time

The proposal is modeled after Clean Slate laws passed in 12 both blue and red states

By Reilly Cook - for Capitol News Illinois●
June 09, 2025 at 2:26 pm CDT
Scattered storms, gusty winds possible across northern Illinois Monday

Scattered storms, gusty winds possible across northern Illinois Monday

Scattered thunderstorms Monday in northern Illinois could bring gusty winds and hail

By John Sahly●
June 09, 2025 at 9:42 am CDT

Latest News

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Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing


2

Secretary of State: Mount Prospect improperly shared license-plate reader data in Texas abortion case


3

Raoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations


4

Pritzker to tell Congress ‘both parties are to blame’ for broken immigration system


5

The 10 best moves of the Chicago Bears offseason: Silvy


6

Insurance plans could soon be required to cover hippotherapy in Illinois


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June 14 marks ‘No Kings’ protests in Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know


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Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois gun ban


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Opponents speak out in Joliet against record Nicor rate hike


2

‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again


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‘Clean Slate’ Act to seal nonviolent criminal records loses in race against time


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Scattered storms, gusty winds possible across northern Illinois Monday


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Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking


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Leaders mark huge expansion of national wildlife refuge straddling Illinois, Wisconsin


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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states including Illinois


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Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products


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