Trump administration again rejects Illinois’ request for disaster aid from August storm
The agency said supplemental assistance from the federal government wasn’t warranted.
Judge blocks Trump’s $10B child care funding freeze that targeted blue states, including Illinois
The injunction will remain in effect until the case is fully adjudicated.
Illinois attorney general wins state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed under a 2018 amendment to the Illinois Hate Crime Act.
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois launched its 2026 election guide.
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
The Chicago woman who federal immigration agents shot five times last October testified on agents’ use of force at a...
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws
Illinois has joined to continue getting and sharing information about disease outbreaks with the public.
Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say
Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.
Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
The organization has previously applied and been denied three times.
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Expanded work requirements from H.R. 1 could affect up to 340,000 Illinoisans who receive SNAP benefits, beginning Feb. 1.
State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds
The Supreme Court was asked to settle conflicting precedents.
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