Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024

August 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024

By PETER HANCOCK & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive…

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Ogle to Seek Second Term

August 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Ogle to Seek Second Term

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle made his intentions known today that he is seeking a second term releasing a spirited campaign video asking voters for another…

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As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago,…

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In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope

August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CAIRO – A massive 12-ton 3D printer has arrived in Cairo to construct a duplex on vacant land…

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Frankfort Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Underreporting Taxes

August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Frankfort Man Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Underreporting Taxes

CHICAGO — The owner of three Chicago-area childcare and transportation businesses has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for underreporting more than $1.47…

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Parties Choose Candidates for Will County Clerk

August 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Parties Choose Candidates for Will County Clerk

By Nick Reiher Republican and Democratic party members have chosen respective candidates for Will County Clerk in the November 5 election. Democrats chose Michelle Stiff,…

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Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument

By JERRY NOWICKI & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Fourth from Eastern to Chicago Street to Close

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on TRAFFIC ALERT: Fourth from Eastern to Chicago Street to Close

From the City of Joliet 4th Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Chicago Street will be closed at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, and re-opened…

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State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An appeals court last week reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an…

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Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change

August 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Members of Sonya Massey’s family and their attorneys called a news conference Wednesday to push for federal and…

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