Brenden Moore

Statehouse Reporter

Brenden joined CNI in October, 2025 as a Statehouse reporter. Brenden is a 2017 graduate of DePaul University, where he received his bachelor's degree in journalism and political science, and a 2018 graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield, where he received his master's degree in Public Affairs Reporting.

Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses

Brenden Moore

State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known as “Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago.
Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois licenses and IDs to enter digital realm on Apple Wallet

Brenden Moore

Illinois residents can now add their driver’s licenses and IDs to Apple Wallet, with Google and Samsung wallet support coming soon.
Government, Politics & Issues

U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push

Brenden Moore

As Indiana’s governor called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Illinois Democrats to do the same.