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IL State News

Union members in the We Are One Illinois coalition hold a rally at the Illinois Capitol in November 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
12 months ago
‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again

Fiscal year 2026 budget allocates money to address Social Security compliance concerns

State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, listens to debate on the floor of the Illinois Senate on Friday, May 30, 2025. Jones returned to Springfield for the final weeks of legislative session after his federal corruption trial in April ended in a hung jury. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Crime
12 months ago
Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones after mistrial on bribery, lying to FBI charges

Ex-Speaker Madigan’s sentencing is on track for June 13 after final arguments

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IL State News
12 months ago
Organic egg recall due to salmonella outbreak

Recall includes State of Illinois

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IL State News
12 months ago
Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking

Images obtained by ISP would not be accessible by FOIA

IL State News
12 months ago
That was the session that was

Republicans glad end-of-life, home school bills fall short; upset over gun storage bill

Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
12 months ago
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Funding overhaul, community college baccalaureates not brought up for votes

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Education
12 months ago
Isbell officially named UIUC provost, U of I vice president

Transition period starting July 16, takes over August 1

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History
12 months ago
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

Theatrical event, free day also scheduled

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Business
12 months ago
Gas prices continue declines in Illinois

Illinois average still much higher than the national average

Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
12 months ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

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