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Remembering Illinois civil rights leader John J. Bird
Wayne Pitard, author of the book "Watchman, Tell Us: John J. Bird and Black Politics in Post-Civil War Illinois," discusses the life and legacy of on…
1 year, 2 months ago
Capitol News Roundup: Jan. 11, 2025
A tough week for House speakers as 103rd General Assembly comes to an end.
1 year, 2 months ago
One session ends, another begins
Peter Hancock talks to the reporters Ben Szalinski and Andrew Adams about the lame duck session, and with Public Affairs Reporting interns Jade Aubre…
1 year, 2 months ago
What to expect in the lame duck session
Illinois lawmakers are returning for a short lame duck session starting Saturday and a new legislative session begins Wednesday. Capitol News Illinoi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2024
CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki reports the week's news from around Illinois.
1 year, 3 months ago
Storm Clouds Ahead in 2025
The state of Illinois will start the new year facing a projected $3.2 billion budget shortfall while demands continue to grow for funding of educatio…
1 year, 3 months ago
Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2024
CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki reports the week's news from around Illinois.
1 year, 3 months ago
Immigration, quantum computing and the state flag
Illinois officials are bracing for the possibility of mass deportations when the new Trump administration takes office. Chicago will become home to a…
1 year, 3 months ago
Madigan Trial Exhibit - 0104 | Capitol News Illinois
In this May 16, 2018 wiretapped phone call, lobbyist Nancy Kimme tells former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and alleged co…
1 year, 3 months ago
Madigan Trial Exhibit - 0079 | Capitol News Illinois
In this May 31, 2018 wiretapped phone call, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and alleged co-conspirator Mike McClain told lobbyist Nan…
1 year, 3 months ago