Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
byHannah Meiseland1 others October 6, 2025 3k The judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice two days to respond to Illinois’ request.
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago
byBen Szalinskiand2 others October 6, 2025 433 The Trump administration announced plans to activate the National Guard in Chicago over the weekend.
Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
byHannah Meiseland1 others October 4, 2025 - Updated on October 6, 2025 894 The expected deployment of 300 troops comes at federal ICE agents have ramped up enforcement in the Chicago area.
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
byHannah Meisel October 3, 2025 901 Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
byMaggie Dougherty October 3, 2025 940 The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit projects.
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
byJerry Nowicki October 2, 2025 3.7k Illinois’ six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage
byBen Szalinski October 1, 2025 714 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s economic agenda includes many victories from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration.
State, private developers break ground on quantum research park
byAndrew Adams September 30, 2025 - Updated on October 1, 2025 1.1k PsiQuantum is expected to finish construction on its facilities in 2027.
New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape
byJerry Nowickiand1 others September 30, 2025 - Updated on October 6, 2025 2.7k Illinois is gearing up for a court battle in anticipation of the federal government sending troops to Chicago.
Early voting opens: View the 2026 Capitol News Illinois Election Guide
How, when and where to vote, how to register, and what’s on the ballot.
Childcare access is strained in Illinois. The state’s slow background check system continues to threaten it
Chronic understaffing at DCFS and an unimplemented state law are leaving some childcare centers short-staffed.
The whistleblowers vs. the shadow prosecutors
A new trove of documents allege previously unreported misconduct and conflicts of interest by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit.
Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration
Court strikes down Trump administration ban on noncitizens accessing publicly funded benefits.
Lawsuit seeks to prevent double-dipping Chicago mayoral candidacies of Giannoulias, others
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Rep. Mike Quigley and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas have faced accusations of double-dipping ...
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
The AI cabinet will focus on safety regulations to protect Illinois residents and infrastructure.
Illinois’ 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month’s end
The rest stops where the visitor centers are located will continue operations.
Bailey, Del Mar say ‘I-Formation’ plan can keep Bears in Illinois
The eight-point proposal aims to lure the team’s private investment.
Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor
Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates.
Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions
Report calls for new investments and regulations touching nearly all sectors of the state’s economy.
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