On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’

July 17, 2024 / Comments Off on On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] MILWAUKEE – In the parlance of Washington D.C. Republican strategists, deep-blue Illinois is sometimes referred to as an…

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Amid heavy rainfall in southern Illinois, Nashville dam system breached; hundreds evacuated

July 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Amid heavy rainfall in southern Illinois, Nashville dam system breached; hundreds evacuated

MOLLY PARKER & BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Two days of heavy rainfall caused water to overflow and breach the dams of Nashville’s city…

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Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions

July 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions

By PETER HANCOCK, HANNAH MEISEL & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] MILWAUKEE – A former Republican congressman from New York told Illinois Republicans Tuesday…

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At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm

July 15, 2024 / Comments Off on At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm

By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] MILWAUKEE – Illinois Republicans appeared upbeat and optimistic as the GOP’s national convention got underway…

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Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

July 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

The CNI news team is on the scene at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Check back frequently for the latest developments: RNC Day…

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National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP convention as party names new state chair

July 12, 2024 / Comments Off on National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP convention as party names new state chair

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Republicans will gather in Milwaukee next week for what promises to be a historic national convention.…

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The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day.

July 11, 2024 / Comments Off on The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day.

by GRACE HAUCKILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and profanity.This is the first in a series of stories. McHENRY, Ill.…

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Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures

July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that puts new controls on the state’s health insurance industry,…

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Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – It was standing room only in a downtown Chicago committee hearing Tuesday as activists, transit experts…

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Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann on Tuesday was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison…

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