Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill

December 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday…

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IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park

December 13, 2024 / Comments Off on IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — IBM, the tech giant known for revolutionizing computing over the past 70 years, is setting up shop on Chicago’s South…

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Judge won’t acquit former AT&T Illinois boss in Madigan bribery case after hung jury

December 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Judge won’t acquit former AT&T Illinois boss in Madigan bribery case after hung jury

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – A federal judge on Thursday declined to acquit former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza after his September trial on…

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Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer

December 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – After nearly a dozen years working for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Tom Cullen went out on his own in…

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Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security

December 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Visitors coming to the Illinois Statehouse to see their lawmakers in action, or just to tour the historic building, may…

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Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial

December 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo never had to appear in a federal courtroom between 2021 and 2022 as he was…

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First look: New Illinois state flag designs unveiled

December 10, 2024 / Comments Off on First look: New Illinois state flag designs unveiled

Capitol News Illinois After a closely watched presidential election, Illinoisans will have another chance to cast a vote in a few weeks – this time,…

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As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past

December 10, 2024 / Comments Off on As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past

Capitol News Illinois State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report…

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Prosecution could rest next week in ‘Sphinx’ Madigan’s corruption trial

December 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Prosecution could rest next week in ‘Sphinx’ Madigan’s corruption trial

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – After an extraordinarily short day of trial Monday, jurors may only remember one detail: those high up in Gov. JB…

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Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

December 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ assault weapons ban will remain in place, at least until a federal appeals court hears full arguments challenging a…

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