Andrew Adams
ReporterAndrew Adams joined Capitol News Illinois in February 2023 as a state government and data reporter.
He joined the team after a stint at Government Technology magazine, where he covered the public-sector technology industry, focusing on state and local government and education. He brings the same focus on high-engagement and enterprise reporting to the CNI newsroom.
His work includes interactive data visualizations, database building, photography and the in-depth written reporting on state government that has been Capitol News Illinois’ mission since its inception in January 2019.
Prior to his time at Government Technology, Adams covered state government as the Public Affairs Reporting intern for The State Journal-Register in Springfield through the University of Illinois at Springfield. In that role, he was the lead reporter on several major stories, such as the indictment of longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan, for the capital city’s daily newspaper.
A Chicago resident, Adams has spent time as a staff reporter at the Effingham Daily News and has freelanced for outlets across the state. He received his master’s degree from UIS and a bachelor’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
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The new program for in-person, online services launched in September. -
The decision could lead to a new trial for a Decatur woman convicted in the death of her young son. -
The decisions continue a shift at the Illinois Commerce Commission toward tighter regulation of utilities. -
With company profits cut, low-income customers are set to receive new discounts. -
The governor, who vetoed the previous bill, supports the new effort. -
No movement on efforts to extend scholarship tax credit, allow legislative staff to unionize. -
Lawmakers to return to Capitol Nov. 7 to address lingering issues. -
Shortages still exist in select regions, teaching specialties -
Lithium-ion plant in Manteno part of state’s ongoing effort to court electric vehicle manufacturing. -
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer.
