Category: Government/Politics

Senator Rezin Files Legislation to Protect Illinois Energy Grid from Foreign Security Threats   Springfield, IL – In response to growing concerns about national security risks tied to foreign-manufactured energy equipment, Illinois Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has filed…

House Republican Organization Statement on the Sentencing of Mike Madigan Springfield, IL – The House Republican Organization today released this statement following the sentencing of Mike Madigan: “Another Illinois politician’s name will be added to the prison rolls, and our reputation as…

Senator Rezin Reacts to Sentencing of Former Speaker Madigan   Springfield, IL – State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement after former Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced in federal court for his role in sweeping corruption: “Today’s sentencing of…

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care by Amalia Huot-Marchand and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois December 30, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their…

Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increases by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois December 20, 2024 Illinois utilities are set to invest more than a billion dollars into upgrading the state’s electric distribution grid, resulting in higher rates for…

Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois December 18, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – Public schools in Illinois have enjoyed several consecutive years of substantial increases in state funding, thanks largely to steady growth in state revenues…

Smell of raw cannabis allows police to search a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 9, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – The smell of raw cannabis in a vehicle gives police probable cause to search it,…

As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 10, 2024 State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in…

Governor Pritzker Announces $18 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Eligible Community-Based Organizations Can Now Apply for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Funding CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $18 million…