Mawa Iqbal
Statehouse Reporter-
Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey’s vow to “rebuke him in the name of Jesus” led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey’s mother. -
Catholic organizations had lobbied Quinn to end the death penalty. The former governor was not previously aware of Prevost’s message to him. -
Drug-soaked paper is making its way into Illinois prisons, causing overdoses and staff safety concerns. But banning it could pose legal issues. -
Massey was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy. Rev. Al Sharpton is among the scheduled speakers tonight. -
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services reports nearly 47,000 residents were dropped due to not filling out paperwork -
Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady square off to replace the politically popular Jesse White, who is retiring. -
Ahead of Election Day, Illinois statehouse reporter Mawa Iqbal checked in with the Illinois Board of Elections. Here's what you need to know about keeping your voting registration active. -
The Schaumburg Democrat joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other federal lawmakers on this trip in the hopes of strengthening ties with the nation. -
The lawmakers praise President Joe Biden’s move to declare Monkeypox a public health emergency, but say much more work needs to be done to curb outbreaks. -
Senator Duckworth traveled to Asia last week to discuss opening a battery plant, as the state continues to lose out on such plants to neighboring states.
