SPRINGFIELD — Sen. Kimberly Lightford said she hopes the demonstrations held across Illinois will galvanize residents and the Legislature into enacting a tangible end to institutional…
SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of the protests and violence that have beset many communities in Illinois, state Rep. Maurice West says he thinks it’s time for everyone to listen to the…
SPRINGFIELD — Daily demonstrations held across Illinois and the U.S. calling for an end to systemic racism are bittersweet, according to state Rep. Curtis Tarver. Public outcry after…
Capitol News Illinois has launched its new “Perspectives on Progress” podcast series to broadcast conversations about race in America and Illinois. To begin the series, the Statehouse…
Willie Wilson is a man on a mission. It is not a political office that drives the frequent candidate, although he will run as an independent this fall against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin,…
SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Marcus Evans would like to see the conversation around policing in the U.S. and Illinois focus on “bad individuals” using police powers wrongly, rather than…
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, Chicago-area Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling for a statewide response to hold police accountable…
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has launched a new Task Force on Anti-Racism to propel the University forward to disrupt racism on campus and prepare graduates and community…
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House passes bill prohibiting Illinois ...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit ...
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CHICAGO – As was the case with many big legislative efforts in ...
