Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
A plan to overhaul funding of public universities in Illinois is drawing opposition from the U of I system.
Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Supreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
The Illinois Supreme Court rules it’s too late for Republicans to challenge legislative maps drawn in 2021.
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
High school students and women in the trades are looking to break barriers in the industry through advocacy and calling ...
Black, Latino lawmakers criticize Pritzker’s proposed budget
Lawmakers and advocates had mixed reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address, with some Democrats vowing they wouldn’t approve the ...
Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Capitol News Illinois previews Gov. JB Pritzker’s fiscal year 2026 budget address.
As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate officials split on sanctuary laws
Local municipalities approach immigration differently across Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Illinois lawmakers react to Michael Madigan’s conviction on 10 of 23 corruption charges.
Pritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has emerged as one of the most vocal Democratic critics of Trump’s second term.
Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’
Rep. Dan Swanson – a 27-year Army veteran – will be the first Republican to chair a House committee in ...
Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch reflects on the challenges ahead for the 104th General Assembly.
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