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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Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation. -
Bill incentivizes energy storage, lifts nuclear moratorium, gives regulators new powers -
Proponents say energy storage, efficiency programs will save money, critics wary of claims -
Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills -
Grand jury declines to indict protestors that feds charged with assaulting officers -
Project has received hundreds of millions of dollars in state funding and tax breaks -
Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session -
Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield -
Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials -
Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort
