Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban Friday, November 3, 2023 2-1 ruling sets up likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Capitol News Illinois expansion continues with addition of digital team, videographer Capitol News Illinois expansion continues with addition of digital team, videographer Friday, November 3, 2023 Three new hires will strengthen outlet’s web, broadcast presence
Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules Thursday, November 2, 2023 State Police holds public hearings on registering existing firearms under new ban Read more
Scholarship tax credit program among issues still on the table with 3 legislative days remaining Scholarship tax credit program among issues still on the table with 3 legislative days remaining Wednesday, November 1, 2023 A tax credit program for donations to private school scholarship funds remains in negotiations in Springfield. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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