Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO — Two new lawsuits allege decades of sexual abuse at a Chicago juvenile detention center.  The complaints…

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DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting…

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Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  & MOLLY PARKER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws…

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Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services

July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services

By MOLLY PARKER  & BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As Illinois seeks to end federal court oversight of its disability services, an independent court…

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More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker added his name to the growing list of influential Democrats endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris…

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No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid

July 21, 2024 / Comments Off on No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] After weeks of pushing from fellow Democrats – including five of Illinois’ members of Congress – President Joe…

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62nd Annual Threshermen’s Show a Treat For All

July 21, 2024 / Comments Off on 62nd Annual Threshermen’s Show a Treat For All

By Stephanie Irvine Several days of abundant sunshine and dry weather helped make the 62nd annual Threshermen’s Show a huge success. The multi-day event, which…

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Illinois elected officials react to Biden’s decision to drop out of race

July 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois elected officials react to Biden’s decision to drop out of race

President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will not accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in 2024, and minutes later he endorsed Vice President Kamala…

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RNC Day 4 live updates from Capitol News Illinois, part 1

July 21, 2024 / Comments Off on RNC Day 4 live updates from Capitol News Illinois, part 1

By PETER HANCOCK, HANNAH MEISEL ANDREW ADAMS & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] MILWAUKEE – The CNI news team is on the scene for…

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A look inside the RNC: Photos from Milwaukee

July 19, 2024 / Comments Off on A look inside the RNC: Photos from Milwaukee

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] MILWAUKEE – The Republican National Convention officially wrapped up Thursday night with Donald Trump accepting the GOP nomination…

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