Jerry Nowicki
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Analysis: Illinois' first majority-female court makes state history
For the first time in its history, the state’s high court is made up of a majority of women judges. → Read More
Pretrial detention changes to SAFE-T Act will head to governor
Illinois lawmakers in the Senate and House passed the measure on the final legislative day of the year. → Read More
Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White as secretary of state
For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. → Read More
Illinois State Fair sets attendance record
The 2022 Illinois State Fair set an all-time attendance record with more than 636,700 visitors. → Read More
Illinois State Fair, butter cow theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure
The theme of the 2022 fair and butter cow is “Grow with Us.” → Read More
Watch now: Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media
The drama had occurred in the days prior in a power struggle of some of the state’s most prominent Democrats. → Read More
Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
The governor's office said he is experiencing mild symptoms and has received the anti-viral medication Paxlovid. → Read More
Watch now: Illinois House leaders preach civility as 3 removed for not wearing masks
“Let's lower the divisive rhetoric,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said. → Read More
Watch now: Illinois to lift mask mandate Feb. 28
Here's what we know so far. → Read More
Watch now: What’s in Pritzker’s proposed budget?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday delivered his fourth proposed budget, this one for fiscal year 2023 which will begin July 1, and outlined spending plans for an anticipated $1.7 billion → Read More
Pritzker campaign releases governor's tax records. Here's what's inside.
The campaign released seven pages summarizing the governor’s and first lady MK Pritzker’s returns. → Read More
What to know ahead of this weekend’s eviction moratorium expiration
What comes next for renters will likely depend on what county they live in. → Read More
Watch now: What's included in Illinois' energy overhaul
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a sweeping energy regulation overhaul into law Wednesday. Here's what's in it. → Read More
Watch now: Some state employment offices open for appointments
SPRINGFIELD – As federal unemployment benefits created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire next week, Illinois continues to see high unemployment rates, although things have improved → Read More
Illinois Democrats seek to project picture of unity, contrast to Rauner, Trump
Republican Day will take place Thursday at the Fairgrounds. → Read More
Illinois COVID-19 ICU bed usage jumped 15% overnight
The state reported 2,682 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a high since May 7. → Read More
Watch now: Wildfires in the West creating a red sun and hazy skies in Illinois
People across Illinois are seeing red suns and moons — and hazy skies — caused by wildfires ravaging the western United States. → Read More
Watch now: Pritzker warns Delta variant could dominate in Illinois by fall
IDPH had identified 9,697 COVID-19 variants in the state as of Monday. → Read More
Illinois COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations push new lows
The state’s COVID-19 metrics continued to improve Monday ahead of Friday’s planned statewide reopening. → Read More
Seven area counties reach state's coronavirus warning level
Coles and McLean counties join carry-overs from last week. → Read More