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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws
The Illinois Capitol is shown in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Article Summary JB Pritzker signed 124 bills…
Texas Dems flee to Illinois to block redistricting vote
Gov. JB Pritzker and Texas House Minority Leader Gene Wu talk to reporters from the DuPage County Democrats headquarters in…
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News…
Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, pending a lockout
Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the…
State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias speaks at an event in Springfield in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry…
Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Students are pictured in a file photo working on laptops at Lanphier High School in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo…
Prosecutors say they don’t oppose release of DCFS timeline in foster child’s death
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Article…
Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois elections board
The Illinois State Board of Elections office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Article Summary The Trump…
Caseworker in foster child’s death has troubling history, documents show
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has hired the former caseworker for Mackenzi Felmlee, pictured, who mysteriously died…
Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
Under new laws signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, firearm owners will soon be required to keep their weapons stored securely…
Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, speaks at an event on March 18, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)…
‘You preferred secrecy and lies’: Madigan confidant gets 2 years for role in ComEd bribery scheme
Article Summary Mike McClain, who spent decades as one of the most influential lobbyists in Springfield due to his close…