Another wetter-than-normal spring predicted as Illinois farmers recover from crop losses Another wetter-than-normal spring predicted as Illinois farmers recover from crop losses Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The state’s climatologist is predicting Illinois farmers are likely to endure more burdensomely wet weather while they try to plant cash crops this spring after suffering major losses as a result of a record-wet planting season last year.
UPDATED: Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls UPDATED: Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Government reform advocates in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to impose stricter rules on lobbying activity at the Statehouse, including a ban on lawmakers themselves working as lobbyists with other levels of government.
Comptroller to lawmakers: No more pay for time not worked Comptroller to lawmakers: No more pay for time not worked Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Illinois’ chief fiscal officer announced a plan this week to remedy the “ridiculous” law that allows legislators to be paid for days they did not hold office. Representatives and... Read more
WITH PODCAST: Pritzker reflects on first year in office, looks ahead to 2020 WITH PODCAST: Pritzker reflects on first year in office, looks ahead to 2020 Tuesday, January 14, 2020 In an interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker reflects on his first year as governor and talks about what his priorities are for the coming year. Read more
Illinois group asks U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider abortion protections Illinois group asks U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider abortion protections Monday, January 13, 2020 An Illinois anti-abortion advocacy group argues the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing the procedure is outdated and “out of step with modern science.”The Thomas More... Read more
UPDATED: Sullivan 'shocked' he had email, 'disappointed' in governor's statement UPDATED: Sullivan 'shocked' he had email, 'disappointed' in governor's statement Monday, January 13, 2020 The state’s agriculture director resigned last weekend at the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to disclose contents of a 2012 email that pointed to the possible cover-up of a... Read more
UPDATED: New gun dealer regulations take effect UPDATED: New gun dealer regulations take effect Monday, January 13, 2020 New rules governing how retail gun dealers do business went into effect Jan. 3 and include the types of records they must keep, how weapons and ammunition are to be stored and the kinds of video... Read more
Nowicki named bureau chief of Capitol News Illinois Nowicki named bureau chief of Capitol News Illinois Monday, January 13, 2020 Capitol News Illinois today announces that Jerry Nowicki has been promoted to the position of bureau chief with the news service. Nowicki joined Capitol News Illinois as a reporter when the... Read more