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State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools 04/09/2026

Public school funding looms large as lawmakers put together FY 2027 budget.

State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools Illinois education officials requested $10.9 billion for public schools as lawmakers prepare to finalize the next state budget.

Committees clear the decks 04/01/2026

Illinois lawmakers are off this week, but here's our podcast explaining where they left off after committee deadline week. We'll be back this Friday with another Capitol Cast. Stay tuned.

Committees clear the decks Dozens of bills advanced in the Illinois House this week as lawmakers worked to meet a deadline for most nonbudget legislation to pass out of committees. Peter Hancock talks with Brenden Moore, Ben Sz

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin answers questions at retirement announcement | Capitol News Illinois 04/25/2025

Sen. Dick Durbin, speaking to local media from his backyard in Springfield about his decision to retire at the end of this term.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin answers questions at retirement announcement | Capitol News Illinois At his home in Springfield IL, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin answers questions on not seeking reelection, what he would look for in a successor, what Democrats ne...

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