East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty Friday, September 6, 2024 Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Thursday, August 29, 2024 Staff urge ‘no chaos, no layoffs’ as state plans to close, rebuild 100-year-old prison
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. Read more
Pritzker, Dems push to widen abortion messaging beyond ‘social issues’ silo Pritzker, Dems push to widen abortion messaging beyond ‘social issues’ silo Thursday, August 22, 2024 ‘Dark money’ group founded and funded by Pritzker rolls out strategy at DNC Read more
In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Governor chides Trump as ‘rich in only one thing: stupidity’ Read more
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ Monday, August 19, 2024 Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day Read more
Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Thursday, August 15, 2024 Election kicks into high gear at Illinois State Fair ahead of next week’s DNC Read more
In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Governor’s Day at State Fair draws party faithful from across the state Read more