Springfield News

  • Gov. JB Pritzker said on Thursday, Sept. 10 Illinoisans needed to continue following COVID-19 recommendations or face reality of having to “save the Titanic with a plastic bucket.”


  • @David Our Revolution hosted an online discussion Wednesday with proponents of Illinois’ proposed fair tax


    U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders-aligned progressive political group Our Revolution held a virtual meeting Tuesday featuring speakers who touted the proposed graduated income tax.


  • The start of a special Illinois House of Representatives committee tasked with examining whether House Speaker Mike Madigan improperly helped Commonwealth Edison will begin Thursday, but the panel is expected to do little more than formally initiate the process.
  • Gov. JB Pritzker reiterated his support on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 for the state’s cannabis licensing process despite facing criticism in recent days.


    Days after state officials announced 21 finalists eligible to receive a cannabis dispensary license during a long-delayed lottery, critics are calling for changes, blasting the selection process and asking the governor to delay further action.
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    The criminal complaint filed in the Northern District of Illinois against Fidel Marquez alleges that, for nearly a decade, he conspired “with others known and unknown” to solicit and demand things of value like jobs, contracts and money, for the benefit of “Public Official A.”

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    IDOT Chief Counsel Phil Kaufmann and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman at a hearing Thursday.


    Transportation agency leaders in Illinois faced state legislators Thursday to address, among other things, systemic equity problems within the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
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    Jeanne Ives (bottom) and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (top right) talk with radio host Annie Frey during an event for Illinois Republicans.


    The unrest in Kenosha, Wisc. was referenced as the reason the U.S. needs more Republicans in both chambers in Washington, according to two Illinois GOP members who vouched for their party late Wednesday.
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    Republican candidate Jesus Solorio, left, and Catalina Lauf speak to Illinois voters.


    Before the second night of the Republican National Convention started Tuesday, Black Republicans in Illinois announced a new organization to promote what they said was an underserved voice in state politics.