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Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo never had to appear in a federal courtroom between 2021…
First look: New Illinois state flag designs unveiled
Capitol News Illinois After a closely watched presidential election, Illinoisans will have another chance to cast a vote in a…
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
Capitol News Illinois State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in…
Prosecution could rest next week in ‘Sphinx’ Madigan’s corruption trial
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – After an extraordinarily short day of trial Monday, jurors may only remember one detail: those…
Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ assault weapons ban will remain in place, at least until a federal appeals court…
Smell of raw cannabis allows police to search a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The smell of raw cannabis in a vehicle gives police probable cause to search it,…
‘There’s something fishy here, don’t you think?’: Wiretapped calls detail Madigan confidant’s confoundment over complicated land deal
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It was the last day of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session in 2018 when…
Illinois American Water will increase water rates
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — The state’s largest private water utility, Illinois American Water, will increase customer bills in the…
Jurors see list of Madigan’s job recommendations given to newly elected Gov. Pritzker
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – In the weeks following now-Gov. JB Pritzker’s November 2018 victory over one-term Republican Gov. Bruce…
How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois
Capitol News Illinois Every new presidential administration comes with policy changes, but the incoming second administration of President-elect Donald Trump…
‘You won’t spend a day in jail’: Madigan attorney hammers Solis’ agreement with feds
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – The day after Christmas 2018, then-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis signed an agreement with federal prosecutors,…
Pritkzer education policy advisor named to head new Department of Early Childhood
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday appointed Teresa Ramos to be the first permanent secretary of…