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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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Organic egg recall due to salmonella outbreak

Recall includes State of Illinois

IL State News
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Isbell officially named UIUC provost, U of I vice president

Transition period starting July 16, takes over August 1

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Business
1 year ago
Gas prices continue declines in Illinois

Illinois average still much higher than the national average