×
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.”

Local
6 months ago
Lawmakers advance the ball on measure helping Chicago Bears

An economic development tool could be an advantage for the Bears.

Curt Oldfield will be the next president of Lincoln Land Community College.
Local
6 months ago
Lincoln Land Community College selects new president

Current Spoon River College President, Curt Oldfield, will begin his new presidency for LLCC on July 1.

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.