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Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raised the most money in the first quarter of fundraising for…
Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Industrial hemp production was legalized in the U.S. and in Illinois in 2018. The industry…
Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Congress’ latest budget package slashed federal tax incentives for solar developments. Industry insiders said the…
John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Former Commonwealth Edison executive John Hooker has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in…
Economic mobility top priority of Krishnamoorthi’s Senate campaign
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring…
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order requiring state agencies to come up with plans…
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
Capitol News Illinois Article summary The three Democrats running for Illinois’ open Senate seat voiced concerns about the new domestic…
Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, who spent decades as a close friend and advisor to…
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary President Trump’s domestic policy bill contains massive cuts in federal Medicaid spending over the next…
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Capitol News Illinois Article summary The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements…
‘We think about the state in the same way’: Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary JB Pritzker’s new running mate Christian Mitchell has held several roles in state government, including…
Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget reduced funding for programs serving homeless people by more than…