Du Quoin State Fair begins with twilight parade Du Quoin State Fair begins with twilight parade Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Fair will run through Sept. 2
Live updates from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Live updates from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday, August 22, 2024 The CNI news team is on the scene at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Thursday, August 1, 2024 Preparations for November election underway, with security a top priority Read more
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Friday, July 26, 2024 A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed? Read more
RNC Day 4 live updates from Capitol News Illinois, part 1 RNC Day 4 live updates from Capitol News Illinois, part 1 Thursday, July 18, 2024 Darin LaHood and Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speak at the Illinois delegation breakfast Read more
Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, July 18, 2024 Former primary rivals say they’re united to elect Trump Read more
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. Thursday, July 11, 2024 The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers. Read more
As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails Wednesday, June 19, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into state law during this year’s session. The bill... Read more