Gov. Pritzker joins launch of Governors Public Health Alliance
15-state coalition forms as Trump administration dismantles CDC, slashes Medicaid, and undermines vaccine access Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a coalition of 15 governors committed to protecting their states from the Trump administration’s erosion of trust and dismantlement of America’s public health infrastructure. The Alliance builds on months…
Read MoreState leaders visit SIUE to survey innovation, student success, community impact
On Oct. 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel “Chris” Welch and State Rep. Katie Stuart (Edwardsville, 112th District) on campus for a showcase of SIUE’s innovative programs, community partnerships, and research facilities. They were joined by SIU System President Dan Mahony, Ph.D.; SIUE Chancellor James T.…
Read MoreEx-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds
Retrial canceled after two separate juries deadlocked on allegations he bribed Madigan By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, who was accused of bribing then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement that will likely see his charges essentially disappear as long as…
Read MoreCelebrate the grape: Harvest Festival set for Oct. 19 at Grafton Winery
Festival marks another successful grape harvest at Grafton Winery The Vineyards It’s harvest season and the grapes at Grafton Winery The Vineyards are now off the vine which means it is time for the vineyard’s annual Harvest Festival. Head to this scenic full production winery nestled in the rustic countryside outside of Grafton…
Read MoreBudzinski meets with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nursing students
The discussion centered around how cuts to rural care will impact nursing workforce On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) met with current nursing students and recent graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Their conversation focused on the cost of nursing education and the burden of student debt, as well as…
Read MoreIDOT: Pavement evaluations set for Oct. 15 in Clinton County
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that pavement evaluations are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15, weather permitting, at the following locations in Clinton County: Illinois 127 from Old U.S. 50 to the Washington County line Illinois 160/Illinois 177 bridge over Queen’s Lake near New Memphis The work will require intermittent daytime lane closures at…
Read MoreNGRREC welcomes owl expert Mark Glenshaw for Oct. 15 Nocturnal Neighbors series
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) will welcome naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, widely known for his work with great horned owls in St. Louis’ Forest Park, for an upcoming STREAM Series event, Oct. 15. Glenshaw’s presentation, “Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight,” will go from 5 to 7 p.m., and include…
Read MoreMore than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax
Pritzker signed bill eliminating statewide tax, allowing local governments to create their own By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law last year eliminating Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax. The law allowed municipalities and counties to establish their own 1% grocery tax before Oct. 1, 2025, to make up for…
Read MoreIllinois AG Raoul sues to force State Farm to turn over data to Dept. of Insurance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, and Oglesby Reinsurance Company (collectively, State Farm) alleging State Farm has refused to comply with a regulatory examination into its nationwide homeowners insurance business. The lawsuit was filed on…
Read MoreReport offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois
Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Advance Illinois’ biennial report, “The State We’re In,” tracks educational progress across the entire spectrum, from early childhood through career preparation. The latest report shows Illinois getting close to meeting the goal of having…
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