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Former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore walks out of Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Monday, July 21, after being sentenced to two years in prison and a $750,000 fine in connection to a bribery scheme centered on former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
11 months ago
Former ComEd CEO sentenced to 2 years for bribery scheme targeted at Madigan

Judge blasts Anne Pramaggiore for being ‘all in’ on ‘culture of corruption’

Wilbur Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Wilbur — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Visit with the Meow Mobile and say “Meowdy” to Wilbur

Romeo is the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Romeo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Romer is a lover — but you probably already knew that!

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says it can withhold details of the death of a child in its care until a criminal investigation and trial are completed, which can take years. (File photo/Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
11 months ago
‘The public deserves to know.’ State agency withholds details in girl’s death

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can delay reports for years

State Farm homeowner premiums will rise by roughly 27% in Illinois, prompting calls for greater regulation. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Business
11 months ago
Pritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business

Governor urges lawmakers to act following State Farm’s 27% rate hike

U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly are pictured along with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in file photos of Democratic party gatherings in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
11 months ago
Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?

Kelly gears up for another battle vs. Pritzker-backed candidate as Krishnamoorthi hits TV

Depression
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Illinois preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline despite federal cuts

“This is a matter of life and death,” said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO of PATH, one of Illinois’ 988 centers

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Education
11 months ago
U of I Board approves $3.6M office building purchase for Urbana campus expansion

The board also approved an appointment for the UIS campus