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IL State News

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, speaks to reporters in Milwaukee following an event with Illinois Republicans during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
10 months ago
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Illinois congressman’s appeal of mail-in voting

Lower courts ruled downstate Republican representative Bost lacked standing to sue

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
10 months ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Clinton Clean Energy Center
Business
10 months ago
Meta to purchase energy from Clinton nuclear plant

Company says deal will keep plant open another 20 years

gas pump
Local
10 months ago
Gas prices declining in Illinois, and likely in Springfield as well

Price declines in Sangamon County, the rest of Illinois, but higher than national average.

Sally Turner
Local
10 months ago
Local lawmakers weigh in on FY 26 budget

One senator asked, The cherry on top? Governor Pritzker’s special package: a new $1.50 tax on nearly every delivery to your house.

IL State News
10 months ago
Gov Pritzker: Seventh balanced state budget in a row

$55B spending plan

IL State News
10 months ago
Leaders’ farewell to 2025 IL General Assembly spring session

McCombie: House GOP left out again

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
IL State News
10 months ago
Lawmakers beat the clock to approve state budget

Approved late Saturday night

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
10 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

IL State News
10 months ago
Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

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