Illinois House passes sweeping police reform bill
(The Center Square) – Policing in Illinois could look different after a sweeping criminal justice bill was passed by lawmakers in Springfield.
House Bill 3653,...
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...
COVID-19 vaccine registrations underway locally
KANKAKEE – Residents across the area are encouraged to take surveys in their communities to register for placement on a COVID-19 vaccine list.
Once eligible,...
Will County celebrates 185th Birthday
FRANKFORT - The Will County Historical Preservation Commission is celebrating the 185th Birthday of Will County Tuesday.
"On this day in 1836, an act was...
Permanent vote-by-mail expansion moves to House floor
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — The House Executive Committee advanced an election bill that would make permanent some of the expansions to mail-in...
Opposition to potential Illinois income tax hike mounts
(The Center Square) – With Illinois facing a nearly $4 billion dollar budget shortfall this year, some are fearful of a possible state income...
