Jerry Nowicki
@nowickipress.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief at Capitol News Illinois.
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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
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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
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...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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.
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.
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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
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
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September 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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
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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
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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
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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
August 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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
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The 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow is on display. @nowickipress.bsky.social has more from the unveiling. https://loom.ly/m_8JtMQ
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
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August 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
August 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints announces he will run for Governor in 26
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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
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
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August 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
The 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow is on display. @nowickipress.bsky.social has more from the unveiling. https://loom.ly/m_8JtMQ
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
capitolnewsillinois.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Da butter cow
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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
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.
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June 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
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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
June 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
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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
June 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
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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
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.
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June 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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
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...
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...
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.
capitolnewsillinois.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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...
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...
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Democrats pushed through a $55.2B budget for FY26, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses. @benszalinski.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/Z0ITgrY
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
Illinois Democrats pass $55.2B budget with new taxes on vaping, betting, and business amid GOP opposition.
capitolnewsillinois.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Democrats pushed through a $55.2B budget for FY26, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses. @benszalinski.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/Z0ITgrY
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Illinois Democrats introduce a $55 billion budget with hopes to pass the plan on Saturday. @benszalinski.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social report https://loom.ly/JX5EdTA
Lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Illinois Democrats unveil $55B FY26 budget with targeted tax hikes and healthcare cuts, facing federal uncertainty.
capitolnewsillinois.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Illinois Democrats introduce a $55 billion budget with hopes to pass the plan on Saturday. @benszalinski.bsky.social and @nowickipress.bsky.social report https://loom.ly/JX5EdTA
With @BenSzalinski: Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing 'broad-based' tax increase
Pritzker vows to veto any Illinois budget with broad tax hikes as revenue projections fall below spending plans.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
With @BenSzalinski: Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
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A bill to ban the sale of firefighter protective gear containing “forever chemicals” is gaining momentum in the #Illinois General Assembly. Reilly Cook and Grace Friedman report for @medillschool.bsky.social. Get the full story: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
May 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A bill to ban the sale of firefighter protective gear containing “forever chemicals” is gaining momentum in the #Illinois General Assembly. Reilly Cook and Grace Friedman report for @medillschool.bsky.social. Get the full story: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
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#Illinois | A bill to ban carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer needs only a signature from the governor to become law. Jade Aubrey reports. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/bill-ba...
Bill banning carbon sequestration near Mahomet Aquifer clears General Assembly
Illinois lawmakers approve a ban on carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer, citing safety and water concerns.
capitolnewsillinois.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#Illinois | A bill to ban carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer needs only a signature from the governor to become law. Jade Aubrey reports. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/bill-ba...
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#Illinois | The governor’s office reduced revenue projections for the coming fiscal year as lawmakers enter the final two weeks of budget negotiations. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/governo...
Governor’s office cuts revenue projection by $500M in latest downward estimate
Illinois lowers its FY26 revenue forecast by $536M, forcing tough budget talks and potential cuts to state services.
capitolnewsillinois.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#Illinois | The governor’s office reduced revenue projections for the coming fiscal year as lawmakers enter the final two weeks of budget negotiations. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/governo...
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“Our identity has been frozen in time & it’s going to stay frozen in time as long as we’re portrayed as mascots & things of the past,” -Matt Beaudet, citizen of the Montauk Tribe of Indians who advocates for a Native mascot ban. From Bridgette Fox: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/our-ide...
‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Native advocates push for education, mascot reform, and land justice in Illinois’ Capitol and communities.
capitolnewsillinois.com
May 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“Our identity has been frozen in time & it’s going to stay frozen in time as long as we’re portrayed as mascots & things of the past,” -Matt Beaudet, citizen of the Montauk Tribe of Indians who advocates for a Native mascot ban. From Bridgette Fox: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/our-ide...
Full team budget story: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it
Gov. Pritzker unveils a $55.2B budget, balancing spending without tax hikes while addressing federal funding uncertainties.
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Full team budget story: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
The team will have more later today, but here's an initial look at the governor's spending plan.
-HBIA funding cut.
-No new income/service taxes
-$469M in new revenue thru tax amnesty, casino tax changes & a pause on transfer of sales tax $ to road fund
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/breakin...
-HBIA funding cut.
-No new income/service taxes
-$469M in new revenue thru tax amnesty, casino tax changes & a pause on transfer of sales tax $ to road fund
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/breakin...
BREAKING: Pritzker proposes $2B in spending growth without new income or service taxes
Gov. Pritzker's new budget proposes $2B growth without tax hikes, amid dynamic economic forecasts and policy shifts.
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The team will have more later today, but here's an initial look at the governor's spending plan.
-HBIA funding cut.
-No new income/service taxes
-$469M in new revenue thru tax amnesty, casino tax changes & a pause on transfer of sales tax $ to road fund
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/breakin...
-HBIA funding cut.
-No new income/service taxes
-$469M in new revenue thru tax amnesty, casino tax changes & a pause on transfer of sales tax $ to road fund
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/breakin...
Some back-of-the-napkin math shows @hannahmeisel.bsky.social wrote ~90,000 words -about 50 stories- on the Madigan trial since October for CNI.
We've retooled our Madigan Trial in Review page to feature her work chronologically in one place. Give it a look:
capitolnewsillinois.com/madigan-week...
We've retooled our Madigan Trial in Review page to feature her work chronologically in one place. Give it a look:
capitolnewsillinois.com/madigan-week...
Madigan Trial in Review
Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel is covering the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Some back-of-the-napkin math shows @hannahmeisel.bsky.social wrote ~90,000 words -about 50 stories- on the Madigan trial since October for CNI.
We've retooled our Madigan Trial in Review page to feature her work chronologically in one place. Give it a look:
capitolnewsillinois.com/madigan-week...
We've retooled our Madigan Trial in Review page to feature her work chronologically in one place. Give it a look:
capitolnewsillinois.com/madigan-week...