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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul answers questions during a luncheon interview at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
1 year ago
IL AG convenes symposium to battle carjackings and theft

Vehicles equipped with OnStar can be located and recovered hours after a theft takes place

State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, speaks to chief of staff Clayton Harris shortly after passing a bill that mandates employers give nursing mothers paid time to pump breast milk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

Measures ensure paid time for pumping breast milk at work; allow nurse midwives to assist with home births

Local
1 year ago
Health Dept: 10 people ill with salmonella, half ate at Mattoon Cracker Barrel

More information about salmonella can be found at the CDC website.

State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

IL State News
1 year ago
Ribbon cutting for IL Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance

Several lawmakers who are active military or a veteran were in attendance.

Local
1 year ago
KIwanis Park hosts ribbon-cutting Wednesday

The Park District invites the community to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony to help celebrate this milestone

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, sits for an interview with Illinois Lawmakers’ host Jak Tichenor on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
State budget talks enter final week amid fears of congressional cuts

Leaders warn lawmakers have little room to expand state programs