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IL State News
6 months ago
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.

Sen. Graciela Guzmán speaks at a news conference on Feb. 17. Guzman is working on legislation to establish a prescription drug affordability board with Rep. Nabeela Syed. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
6 months ago
Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

The board could set maximum prices for certain prescription drugs, but faces industry resistance.

State Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, on the House floor in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
6 months ago
UPDATE: Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms

Illinois is the last to change state law on property tax debt sales after a 2023 Supreme Court decision.

Fire caused extensive damage to the Curve Inn Friday, Feb. 20.
Local
6 months ago
Community rallies around Curve Inn owners after fire

On Thursday, they had about 50 volunteers come and help carry out large equipment and start cleaning.

Teen dating
Local
6 months ago
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month shines light on hidden abuse

“Teen dating violence would be a pattern of coercive control that one person is using against a person they’re dating.”

Tractor planting seeds in a cultivated agricultural field under a cloudy sky
Agriculture
6 months ago
Illinois soybean farmers welcome federal aid, but fear long-term trade damage

Farmers, many of whom voted for Trump, say they’d prefer stable trade over a government check.

Timothy Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System, speaks to reporters outside of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 months ago
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal

Hope for education funding from the state despite federal issues.

Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick, GOP candidates for governors, took part in a debate Tuesday. Candidate Darren Bailey, not pictured, did not attend. (Photos by Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
6 months ago
Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves

Candidates debated affordability, public safety, and campaign contributions.

The Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony from a dozen experts and advocates at its Feb. 24, 2026, public meeting in downtown Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
6 months ago
A city blanketed in fear: Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE

The third public meeting focused on health, education, public safety and economic issues.

Crime
6 months ago
American is freed after 11 years for Bali ‘suitcase murder,’ but a US case awaits

Schaefer was scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Chicago on Thursday morning on federal charges of conspiracy to kill someone in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with a victim.