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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Illinois stop on immigration laws called ‘publicity stunt’
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Two hours in the state capital was enough for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary…
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy
Capitol News Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is the latest Democrat to enter the 2026 U.S. Senate primary for retiring…
New study suggests changes to Illinois’ community college-university pipeline
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many students have turned to local…
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat
Capitol News Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is the second Democrat to step into the 2026 primary race to succeed…
State revenue projections improve as economic uncertainty grows
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year…
Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals…
Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Capitol News Illinois Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday morning at 91, more than two decades after leaving office…
Senate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov.…
On May Day, thousands march for immigrant, labor, women and LGBTQ+ rights
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Michelle Nolasco, a 20-year-old DePaul University student from Orland Park, Illinois, held a sign that…
Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A plan to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities is running into stiff opposition…
Driver of Chatham fatal crash had clean toxicology, Illinois State Police confirm
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police released preliminary toxicology results that showed no drugs or alcohol in the…
‘Never asked to be a part of this somber club’: Illinois honors fallen police officers
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Nine Illinois police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024…