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A new perspective on Mary Todd Lincoln
May 19 will mark the 150th anniversary of Mary Todd Lincoln, widow of the slain president, being declared legally insane and committed to an asylum o…
1 year, 4 months ago
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Illinois
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield this week put a spotlight on the Trump administration's immigration policy while also …
1 year, 5 months ago
One-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton
One-on-one with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton by Capitol News Illinois
1 year, 5 months ago
Sen. Durbin announces retirement
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois announced this week he will not seek reelection in 2026, setting off a chain reaction among politicians who now see…
1 year, 5 months ago
Down Ballot: Interview with author Patrick Wohl
Peter Hancock talks with author Patrick Wohl about his book, "Down Ballot: Howa Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion." The book ch…
1 year, 5 months ago
Deadline week and student visas
Illinois lawmakers passed the midpoint of the 2025 session this week, the deadline for most nonbudget bills to pass out of one chamber or the other. …
1 year, 6 months ago
Trade mission to Mexico
Trade mission to Mexico by Capitol News Illinois
1 year, 6 months ago
Waiting for another shoe to drop
As lawmakers near the midpoint of the 2025 session, no legislation has passed either chamber as lawmakers appear stymied by the steady barrage of eve…
1 year, 6 months ago
Nationalizing local politics
It used to be said that all politics is local. But today, state parties and partisan-backed organizations are getting more involved in local, and ost…
1 year, 6 months ago
The mass transit fiscal cliff
Four entities that make up the Chicago metro area's mass transit system face a combined $770 million budget shortfall. That means Chicago's transport…
1 year, 7 months ago