Judith Ruiz-Branch A new report shows Illinois youth now have more apprenticeship and internship opportunities, with an increase in women and minority participation but significant disparities in representation remain. The study by the workforce development organization SkillsUSA and Northern Illinois University found ...

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced recently in a letter that he won't choose to run for U.S. Senate. In a statement to supporters on Monday, Frerichs said he had aspired to follow in retiring Senator Dick Durbin's footsteps but his life and priorities have changed by getting married three years ago and havin...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is the second Democrat to step into the 2026 primary race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Kelly, a resident of south suburban Matteson, has represented Illinois' 2nd Congressional District since 2013 and recently served a ...

Former state party chair once again challenging a Pritzker-backed candidate By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is the second Democrat to step into the 2026 primary race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Kelly, a resident of south suburban Matteson, has re...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is trying to clear up confusion over the REAL ID. Giannoulias said on Monday that Americans will need a REAL ID - or a legal passport - to fly domestically starting Wednesday, but that his offices will continue to issue REAL IDs. Again, he stressed, that individuals who hav...

But legislature's revenue estimate remains below Pritzker's February proposal By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The General Assembly's independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volati...

CWLP announced on Monday morning that both northbound lanes of MacArthur Boulevard will be closed throughout May 5 between Fayette and Lawrence Avenues to replace a leaking water service line. It notes that the pavement opening is necessary to do the work, so both northbound lanes will remain closed until road surface ...

North Grand Avenue in Springfield is closed between 7th and 9th streets for about five weeks beginning today to move a large water main for the Springfield Rail Improvement Project. The 4.8-million-dollar project is part of the city's match for the rail relocation and is the largest part of the city's 10.2-million-doll...

Each year, the American Water Works Association marks the first full week of May as Drinking Water Week. Taking place this year from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday the 10th, the special week is designed to raise public awareness of the important work done by water professionals to maintain water systems and create water saf...

US Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth is one of several members of Congress denouncing the White House and demanding accountability for what they deem reckless mishandling of classified military information by senior administration officials. In a letter, the lawmakers called out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Vi...