Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
9 months ago
Raoul reacts to federal injunction against Trump executive order on law firm

Raoul: Executive order was “blatantly unconstitutional” to begin with

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
9 months 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

IL State News
9 months ago
Lawmakers ask citizens to #Stop The Hate against Jews

Always report any hate crime to the Illinois Hate Hotline at 877-45-HATE.

Local
9 months ago
Springfield to welcome 60 new US citizens at the Old State Capitol

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often holds naturalization ceremonies at notable civic locations

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IL State News
9 months ago
Gas prices said to be steady in Illinois

Steady in Illinois, but could get a little higher, according to one analyst.

IL State News
9 months ago
Memorial Day in IL Senate

Senator: Civil War cost almost two percent of nation’s population their lives.

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
9 months 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
9 months ago
Ribbon cutting for IL Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance

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