New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections

November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections

Capitol News Illinois A conservative Catholic legal group is suing Illinois over a landmark state law enshrining a “fundamental right” to abortion care and requiring…

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Wiretap: In pushing for Madigan-backed appointment, ex-ComEd CEO sought to ‘take good care’ of ‘our friend’

November 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Wiretap: In pushing for Madigan-backed appointment, ex-ComEd CEO sought to ‘take good care’ of ‘our friend’

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Chicago businessman Juan Ochoa had heard little more than crickets in the six months since then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan…

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State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come

November 19, 2024 / Comments Off on State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come

Capitol News Illinois With nearly half a million dollars of state funding, a new electric vehicle charging station opened in Joliet on Monday. It is…

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In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ Investigation

November 18, 2024 / Comments Off on In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ Investigation

Capitol News Illinois The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations, but the probe…

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Judge dismisses biometric data privacy lawsuit citing revised state law

November 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Judge dismisses biometric data privacy lawsuit citing revised state law

Capitol News Illinois A clarification to Illinois’ biometric data privacy law made by state lawmakers earlier this year limits the size of damages that can…

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‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes

November 15, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – For nearly eight years, former Chicago Ald. Frank Olivo had a monthly ritual. The retired politician would sign an invoice…

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Judge weighs whether to acquit ex-AT&T boss after hung jury in corruption case

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Judge weighs whether to acquit ex-AT&T boss after hung jury in corruption case

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Paul La Schiazza, the ex-boss of AT&T Illinois accused of bribing a powerful politician, could be a free man next…

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Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far

Capitol News Illinois A state pilot program designed to erase medical debt for 300,000 Illinois residents has already helped thousands eliminate $72 million of debt,…

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Families, providers of early intervention services seek $60 million in new state funding

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Families, providers of early intervention services seek $60 million in new state funding

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Early childhood intervention advocates are calling on the state to increase funding by $60 million to better support children with…

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‘You agreed to wear wires against your ComEd family’: Star witness in Madigan trial grilled on cross-examination

November 14, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘You agreed to wear wires against your ComEd family’: Star witness in Madigan trial grilled on cross-examination

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Before the sun rose on a cold Wednesday morning in January 2019, Fidel Marquez agreed to a life-altering assignment as…

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