Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year

November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year

Capitol News Illinois The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to…

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Joliet Police Respond to Injury Accident

November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Police Respond to Injury Accident

On November 3, 2024, at 5:46 p.m., Officers responded to the 2100 block of West Jefferson Street for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. A…

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Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Statewide effort planned to boost student math scores

Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois education officials plan to launch a statewide initiative over the next several months aimed at boosting student performance in…

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Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans

Capitol News Illinois The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for all households beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The program offers financial…

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Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations

November 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – It had been a tumultuous winter and spring for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as he was forced to fire…

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State unveils ‘Help Stop Hate’ program in response to rising hate crimes

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on State unveils ‘Help Stop Hate’ program in response to rising hate crimes

Capitol News Illinois By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHAND Medill Illinois News Bureau for Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO –With global tensions and an intensely partisan presidential campaign…

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New Lenox Fire Protection District Holds Blessing Ceremony for New Fire Engine

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on New Lenox Fire Protection District Holds Blessing Ceremony for New Fire Engine

The New Lenox Fire Protection District on October 31 blessed a new fire engine that went into service that day. Fire Chief Adam Riegel, Deputy…

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Manhattan Sets Monday Meeting to Consider Joining NorthPoint Lawsuit

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan Sets Monday Meeting to Consider Joining NorthPoint Lawsuit

By Nick Reiher The Manhattan Village Board will meet at a new time next week to address an old issue. The board will consider a…

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He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on He attempted suicide. Peoria Jail restrained him in a chair for five days.

Capitol News Illinois by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. This story is part of an…

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Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies

October 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies

Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Under the stained glass dome of the Capitol in Springfield, lobbyists often wander the building, popping into a quiet corner…

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