NewsMatch fundraising drive caps exciting year of growth and impact for Capitol News Illinois NewsMatch fundraising drive caps exciting year of growth and impact for Capitol News Illinois Wednesday, November 1, 2023 From Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, NewsMatch will match your new monthly donation to Capitol News Illinois for 12 months or double your one-time gift, all up to $1,000.
Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent gaps on racial lines Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent gaps on racial lines Monday, October 30, 2023 Illinois students showed improvement in reading and math but achievement gaps continue along racial lines.
Capitol News Illinois, partners win national award for excellence in disability reporting Capitol News Illinois, partners win national award for excellence in disability reporting Friday, October 27, 2023 Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker won the Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability. Read more
First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement Thursday, October 26, 2023 Lawmakers to return to Capitol Nov. 7 to address lingering issues Read more
House approves framework allowing legislative staff to unionize House approves framework allowing legislative staff to unionize Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Bill faces uncertain future in Senate Read more
Proponents drop push to give downstate utilities dibs on new transmission lines Proponents drop push to give downstate utilities dibs on new transmission lines Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Sponsor said he’ll propose broader policy in spring legislative session Read more
Pritzker proposes creation of new standalone early childhood agency Pritzker proposes creation of new standalone early childhood agency Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing to consolidate all early childhood services into a single, new state agency. Read more
Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback Friday, October 20, 2023 Other projects still on the table as advocates, industry groups debate regulatory reform Read more