Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly

November 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly

Capitol News Illinois Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained…

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‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand

November 6, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – As chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison, Fidel Marquez had an expansive role that put him in charge of…

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It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.

November 5, 2024 / Comments Off on It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.

Capitol News Illinois By Matt Vasilogambros,Stateline It’s Election Day in America. Voters are heading to the polls in one of the most consequential elections in…

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Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment

November 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – On the eve of his retirement announcement in late 2016, longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain wrote letters to longtime colleagues,…

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Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year

November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year

Capitol News Illinois The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to…

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Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois education officials plan to launch a statewide initiative over the next several months aimed at boosting student performance in…

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Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans

Capitol News Illinois The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial…

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Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It had been a tumultuous winter and spring for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as he was forced to fire…

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State unveils ‘Help Stop Hate’ program in response to rising hate crimes

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on State unveils ‘Help Stop Hate’ program in response to rising hate crimes

Capitol News Illinois By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHAND Medill Illinois News Bureau for Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO –With global tensions and an intensely partisan presidential campaign…

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He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

Capitol News Illinois by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. This story is part of an…

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