Jerry Nowicki

Moore: After sounding the alarm, Pritzker says Illinois answered the call Article Summary JB Pritzker revisited his warning from last year about rising authoritarianism in the Trump administration, arguing that aggressive

We've unlocked @brendenmoore.bsky.social's analysis of the governor's State of the State address. Read it here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/moore-a...

INSIDERS ONLY: A Tuesday update on the Bears stadium bill EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: While the Indiana House approved a bill Tuesday aimed at luring the Chicago Bears over the state line,

The latest update from @brendenmoore.bsky.social on the Bears stadium
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/insider...

2026 State of the State & Budget Address
📸 by @nowickipress.bsky.social

@benszalinski.bsky.social has a full breakdown of the Budget Address ➡️ loom.ly/uDUajVQ

Live Blog LIVE COVERAGE: 2026 State of the State & Budget Address Capitol News Illinois will provide live blog coverage of the

And finally, we'll be running a live blog for the budget address. You can follow along here. It's free through April. capitolnewsillinois.com/live-blog/

‘Moore in Springfield’: A deeper look into Illinois government, politics SPRINGFIELD — People often ask what I love most about my job covering Illinois politics and government. My answer is

@brendenmoore.bsky.social will also be bringing back his column, now called Moore in Springfield. Read his first iteration here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/moore-i...

A look back at Pritzker’s first seven budgets Capitol News Illinois launched in 2019 on the same day JB Pritzker became governor. That means we’ve covered all seven

My first post looks at seven years of budgeting for @govpritzker.illinois.gov capitolnewsillinois.com/news/a-look-...

Capitol News Insider: CNI enters next phase with Statehouse news subscriber hub In six short years, Capitol News Illinois has grown from a team of three Statehouse reporters to one that includes

It's free for now, and you can find out more here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/capitol...

Become an Insider The Capitol News Insider newsletter delivers independent Statehouse reporting, analysis, and forward-looking coverage for professionals who need to know what’s

Ahead of the budget address, @capitolnewsil.bsky.social is launching a new, insider product. capitolnewsillinois.com/become-an-in...

The @chicago.suntimes.com Operation Midway Blitz case tracker has been updated.

It reflects today's dismissal of the case against Erik Meier, as well as the deferred-prosecution agreement reached in the case of Jamie Hernandez: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/tracker...

Lawsuit puts Illinois on offensive against ‘menacing’ immigration raids Article Summary Illinois filed a 103-page lawsuit that seeks to severely limit federal immigration agents’ authority to execute the types

Illinois is suing the Trump administration, seeking a long list of restrictions on immigration officials. @brendenmoore.bsky.social reports ➡️ https://loom.ly/ljmzI0o

Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act Article Summary JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a

Illinois lawmakers could consider changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act this spring. @benszalinski.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social have more ➡️ https://loom.ly/0U6ZGLQ

State education board OKs $10.9B budget request Article Summary The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light

Illinois education officials seek modest funding increase amid budget uncertainty. Story by @pqhancock.bsky.social. https://loom.ly/q6BI4M0

Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order Article Summary Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multi-state lawsuit Tuesday challenging a policy by the U.S. Department of

Illinois sues Trump admin over latest funding threat targeting noncompliance on gender policies and trans rights. Story by @maggiedough.bsky.social. https://loom.ly/22M1WM8

U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro, can file a

A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allows U.S. Rep. Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/9Bt0AXk

Gov. JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) met with farmers and agriculture officials in Taylorville, IL to discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs on beef and soybeans farmers. Photos by @nowickipress.bsky.social

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Yesterday, @CapitolNewsIL published six stories on state government and court news. We've got an equally busy slate today. Check out our Capitol News Recap newsletter to follow along us11.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...

Now’s a good time to note CNI & the Illinois Press Foundation (our parent org) separated from the Press Association a few years back.

We’re 2 separate orgs & I’m as surprised by all this as anyone

Don Craven remains our lawyer & ally — few have done more for press freedom than him.

Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 1990s-era moderate GOP governor, dies at 79 Article Summary After disclosing aggressive pancreatic cancer diagnosis in February, former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar died on Sunday. Edgar spent

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar, who served two terms in the 1990s, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was 79. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/_KDmmoI

Democrats unofficially began the 2026 campaign season at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday outlining the message they believe will help them win campaigns in 2026. Get the full story: https://loom.ly/Hl9HsXU

More Republicans are entering races for statewide office after an initially slow start in announcing candidates for the 2026 election. Get the story: https://loom.ly/1o8x8Ss

First look: 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled SPRINGFIELD — State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of

The 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow is on display. @nowickipress.bsky.social has more from the unveiling. https://loom.ly/m_8JtMQ

Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints announces he will run for Governor in 26

Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any Article Summary No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans

The 2026 campaign season is about to get underway, but very few Republicans are running for statewide office in Illinois. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/sDqeKPg

Da butter cow

2026 arrives Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term. Jerry Nowicki, Ben Szalinski and Public Affairs Reporting intern Jade Aubrey discuss the announcement and Aubrey's time at Capitol News Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term. Jerry Nowicki, Ben Szalinski and Public Affairs Reporting intern Jade Aubrey discuss the announcement and Aubrey's time at Capitol News Illinois. https://loom.ly/E4-fuT0

The CNI Statehouse team examines the major issues that didn’t make it across the finish line this session — including proposed reforms for energy policy and mass transit. Don’t miss this in-depth look at what passed, what stalled, and what’s next for Illinois. https://loom.ly/paL0wws

Lawmakers say they have time to pass a transit funding bill this fall. But officials at Chicagoland’s transit agency said “the negative impacts are here” as they prepare for cuts. Andrew Adams reports. https://loom.ly/RhQLng8

Ex-Speaker Madigan sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for bribery, corruption Ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan gets 7.5 years for bribery, capping a stunning fall from political power.

BREAKING: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for his 10 convictions on bribery and corruption charges. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/gMKRi-4

Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push Illinois lawmakers delay Chicago-area transit funding reform, risking major service cuts and layoffs in 2026.

Here's a must-read, thoroughly reported story by @BenSzalinski
on how the transit bill failed and what comes next:
--All 4 legislative leaders and the two lead Dem negotiators weigh in. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/legisla...