Capitol News Illinois

06/23/2026

Gov. JB Pritzker says the Bears have asked for advice on crafting a stadium bill but the team still hasn’t put forward the specific details needed to justify a special session. Meanwhile, Indiana’s stadium push has hit local tax resistance.

Gov. JB Pritzker says the Bears still lack a detailed Illinois stadium proposal despite ongoing discussions.

06/23/2026

Since Roe was overturned, abortion-seekers’ needs have increased and Illinois has revamped its abortion ecosystem to handle them.

06/23/2026

From Chicago to Ottawa and Jacksonville, local radio stations across Illinois are grappling with the shutdown of CBS News Radio in different ways. Chloe Park reports for Medill - Northwestern University ➡️ https://buff.ly/ucKof1p

06/22/2026

The Illinois Senate’s fifth-most senior Democrat is the second member of the chamber’s leadership team to plan an exit from state government in recent months.

Veteran Illinois Sen. Linda Holmes will leave office, citing health concerns after nearly two decades in the Senate.

06/19/2026

The Trump administration eliminated food assistance for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans this year by expanding work requirements and cutting benefits for lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.

SNAP cuts are reducing food assistance in Illinois and creating new challenges for small farmers and markets.

06/18/2026

Four presidents and countless celebrities attended the ceremonial opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Aidan Klineman reports for Medill - Northwestern University ➡️ https://buff.ly/4NgLGTD

06/18/2026

Why the Illinois AFL-CIO is frustrated with Illinois lawmakers and holding back endorsements.

Illinois labor leaders are delaying endorsements as frustrations grow over stalled union priorities in Springfield.

06/18/2026

Alpha-gal syndrome is a little-known allergy caused by a lone star tick bite that can cause severe allergic reactions to red meat. It is a growing concern across southern Illinois for residents, doctors and even restaurants as tick populations surge.

Alpha-gal syndrome cases are rising in southern Illinois due to surging tick populations, making diagnosis critical.

06/18/2026

Lawyers for the now-cleared Broadview Six protesters are asking for a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing in Chicago’s U.S. attorney’s office and possibly charge those responsible with contempt of court. Hannah Meisel reports ➡️ https://buff.ly/cmzLSNU

Broadview Six defendants seek a special prosecutor to investigate alleged federal misconduct.

06/17/2026

A $500 billion mistake and other changes Gov. JB Pritzker made to Illinois’ fiscal year 2027 budget.

Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed budget errors, including a typo that mistakenly allocated more than $500 billion.