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‘I’ve done this my way’: Durbin reflects on decision to retire
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996…
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
Capitol News Illinois The man who pleaded guilty to a mass shooting in 2022 in Highland Park that left seven…
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to step into what is expected to…
State reports first measles case in southern Illinois
Capitol News Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state.…
Jury in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial indicates possible deadlock
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — The jury considering state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial indicated late Wednesday that…
‘They Still Deserve More’ protesters seek support for caretakers of people with disabilities
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Protesters flooded the rotunda of the Illinois Statehouse earlier this month, urging legislators to increase…
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to retire after more than 4 decades in Congress
Capitol News Illinois Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. Senate, announced he will retire…
Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
Capitol News Illinois When Gov. JB Pritzker tells audiences how he became interested in politics, it often starts with stories…
Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — As prosecutors gave their closing arguments Monday in the trial of state Sen. Emil Jones…
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food…
Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budget
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking state lawmakers for a $15 million increase in…
Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and…