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FBI mole told Sen. Emil Jones III to suggest ‘creative’ way to accept $5K lest it ‘look goofy’
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — By the time FBI agents came knocking at Omar Maani’s door on a January morning…
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office came under intense scrutiny after an unarmed Black woman was…
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that…
‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas
Capitol News Illinois The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but…
At Jones trial, jury hears lawmaker bringing colleague into fold of ‘personal benefits’
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — On a warm Tuesday evening in late June 2019, state Sen. Emil Jones III walked…
Lawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Road tests to renew driver’s licenses could be a thing of the past for many…
Firefighting helicopter refill pump awarded “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in 2025
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced the sixth annual winner of the “Makers Madness” contest Wednesday in…
Supreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans waited too long to file a lawsuit challenging legislative maps drawn in…
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois has been at the forefront of the data center boom, but state lawmakers are…
Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The House passed a bill Tuesday that would ban public schools from using mascots that…
Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations…
Plans expanding protections for trafficking, sexual assault victims approved by House
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for cases of involuntary servitude or…