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Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, speaks at a committee meeting considering her rideshare unionization bill. House committees passed over 200 bills out of committee this week. Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert.
IL State News
3 months ago
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance

Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband.

The Illinois Commerce Commission building in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
3 months ago
MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest Illinois

The hike would be about $300 a year for gas and electricity combined by 2028.

Jimmy Clayton becomes the President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce April 1.
Business
3 months ago
New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named

Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.

alcohol abuse
IL State News
3 months ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 months ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

Copies of the Illinois Times are on display at the Capitol Media Group studios.
Business
3 months ago
Local for-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week

A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.

Local
3 months ago
New leader for Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Jay Shanle has been interim executive director since February.

A farmer applies fertilizer to his field.
Agriculture
3 months ago
Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers

If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year’s growing season.

Business
4 months ago
Republican senators: Help businesses, keep our kids in IL

Their theme: Don’t leave here. Live here!

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters during Agriculture Day at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
4 months ago
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations

Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.

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