DNC brings thousands of pro-Palestine protestors to Chicago’s streets

August 23, 2024 / Comments Off on DNC brings thousands of pro-Palestine protestors to Chicago’s streets

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Protestors in Chicago this week have shut down streets, broken through security fencing, clashed with police…

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In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire

August 23, 2024 / Comments Off on In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Cheered on by an Illinois delegation watching from the floor of the United Center, Gov. JB…

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Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model

August 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  Organized labor has been everywhere at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, from the main stage…

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Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024

August 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024

By PETER HANCOCK & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive…

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As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago,…

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In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope

August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CAIRO – A massive 12-ton 3D printer has arrived in Cairo to construct a duplex on vacant land…

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Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

By JERRY NOWICKI & ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot…

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State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An appeals court last week reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an…

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Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Members of Sonya Massey’s family and their attorneys called a news conference Wednesday to push for federal and…

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Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end

By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as…

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