BBC Russian

Search

Amid heavy rainfall in southern Illinois, Nashville dam system breached; hundreds evacuated

Though flooding left homes waist-deep in water and submerged cars, officials said the dam system operated as designed for flooding emergencies and no injuries were reported
Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions

Former N.Y. congressman tells delegates there are persuadable voters in Democratic camps
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm

Bailey, Bost claim unity in support of Trump as party prepares for leadership change
National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP convention as party names new state chair

Former Senate candidate Kathy Salvi chosen in closed-door meeting Friday

The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day.

The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by...
Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures

New law bans practices aimed at lowering insurance payouts
Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

Despite some recovery since COVID, agencies face ‘fiscal cliff’ as pandemic funding runs dry
Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week

Governor says he will speak as surrogate in Indiana, Ohio later this week
Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

Sam McCann abruptly ended February trial in guilty plea for stealing campaign funds
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions

Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence

FOR MEDIA PARTNERS

The CNI news team is on the scene at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Find the latest developments on our LIVE BLOG or visit the CNI Pressroom to download full story assets for print, broadcast and web.

LIVE BLOG

Capitol News Illinois · Illinois Lawmakers: Gov. JB Pritzker Interview