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Former state senator, Republican AG candidate Schimpf to run for governor
SPRINGFIELD – Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, who spent four years representing the 58th District and was the Republican Party’s candidate for attorney general in...
Vaccinations up again as positivity rate continues to decline
SPRINGFIELD – The state on Friday reported 58,357 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered over the previous 24 hours, setting a one-day high...
Pritzker activates National Guard as FBI warns of state capitol protests
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50...
COVID-19 Update: New guidance on indoor dining, vaccination plan, new virus strain, sports
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced revisions to his COVID-19 mitigation tiers Friday that would allow earlier indoor dining, but no regions have thus...
BREAKING: Welch to become state’s first Black speaker of Illinois House
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News IllinoisJnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, will be the next speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives after days...
State Sen. Manar resigns to become senior advisor to Pritzker
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of downstate Bunker Hill announced Monday he will resign from the General Assembly...