Articles filed under Capitol News Illinois
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State revenue projections improve even as economic uncertainty growsMay 06, 2025 5:29 pm - The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility.
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Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitalsMay 05, 2025 5:01 pm - Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being.
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‘Never asked to be a part of this somber club’: Illinois honors fallen police officersMay 03, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois ceremony honors nine officers killed on duty in 2024. Speakers call for tougher laws for criminals out on electronic monitoring who harm police.
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Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against TrumpMay 03, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces 2026 Senate bid, pledges to fight Trump policies and focus on kitchen table issues.
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Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I oppositionMay 02, 2025 12:35 pm - A proposed Illinois public university funding formula aims to distribute $1.7B over 10-15 years based on need, but the U of I system objects as it would get only 28% of new funding.
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With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on transit reformApr 30, 2025 6:19 pm - Lawmakers apparently are close to a deal to resolve one of Springfield’s most hotly contested issues this session: transit reform. Public transit agencies in Chicagoland ...
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After-school programs continue push for state aidApr 29, 2025 6:49 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Advocates for after-school programs that provide tutoring, recreation and other services made their case again Tuesday for a $50 million state appropriation...
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Tuition, fees rising at Illinois universities as state funding lags inflation paceApr 28, 2025 2:15 pm - The cost to attend state universities has been rising, and some institutions have said they’ll have to continue pushing the brunt of state budget shortfalls onto students and families if there isn’t a change.
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‘Reckless, irresponsible’: DCFS failing to produce critical reports after child deathsApr 26, 2025 4:00 am - Investigation: Illinois fails its most vulnerable kids, doesn't produce legally required public reports on over 1,200 child deaths and 3,000 injuries.
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Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budgetApr 26, 2025 4:00 am - Kwame Raoul says his office needs more money. But can he justify how much he's spending to sue Trump?