Illinois leaders decry charges in Breonna Taylor case
Illinois officials disparaged a Kentucky grand jury’s decision on Wednesday to bring no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, but they asked anyone participating in local protests in response to be peaceful.
National Guard deployed in Chicago after charges announced in Breonna Taylor’s death
The Illinois National Guard on Wednesday was deployed in Chicago at the heels of multiple protests regarding the charges in the death of Breonna Taylor by police.
Illinois best in COVID testing, Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday continued to champion Illinois as a leader in testing for COVID-19 during a period when he faces some of the sharpest criticism for his social restrictions to stop the virus.
After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
'Let us play!': Illinois high school athletes rally for fall sports in Chicago
Parents and players protested Saturday outside a state building in Chicago, pleading with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lift his fall ban on some popular high school sports.
Unions rally at the Thompson Center, calling on Gov. Pritzker to help settle their contract with UIC hospital
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Pritzker concerned about 2020 election, wants action
Governor JB Pritzker warns the Illinois State Board of Elections is not doing enough to prepare for November, and he fears some voters could end up "disenfranchised."
Pritzker warns of budget cuts, layoffs amid pandemic
Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to cut about $2 billion from the current state budget and warns some public employees could lose their jobs, including police and firefighters.
Government layoffs possible unless state gets more COVID-19 relief money, Pritzker says
Governor JB Pritzker is warning that state and local governments could soon be forced to cut thousands of government employees unless Congress and President Donald Trump send cash.
'We've now lost 8,000 lives to COVID-19'; Illinois reports 1,880 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Sunday 1,880 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 11 additional confirmed deaths.
‘Utility accountability’ centerpiece of clean-energy outline for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday provided a substantive look at how he wants to make Illinois a completely renewable-energy state by 2050 with tighter controls on utility companies amid an influence-peddling scheme involving ComEd.
Pritzker expected to extend evictions moratorium
Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to extend Illinois’ evictions moratorium before it expires at the end of the week, his office said Thursday.
Pritzker touts U of I saliva test as possible ‘game changer’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.
Eviction risk of 250K Cook County homes if state doesn’t extend moratorium, Sheriff Dart warns
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Wednesday urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the state’s evictions moratorium past the expiration date this weekend as residents await funding assistance that is still being doled out.
Illinois imposes new COVID-19 rules after spike in cases
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced fresh restrictions Sunday for southwestern Illinois after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Pritzker announces business aid with Illinois COVID-19 dead at 7,672
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state is distributing $46 million to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois Supreme Court consolidates lawsuits on Pritzker orders
The Illinois Supreme Court declined to take on a downstate legal battle over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s coronavirus-related orders on Tuesday, moving the case to Sangamon County and consolidating it with a similar challenge.
Pritzker rule would fine businesses that violate mask order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that public health officials may issue fines to Illinois businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
'The virus is not tired': State leaders issue words of warning to wear masks, social distance
“Anyone who thinks that wearing a mask or keeping their distance doesn't help, you are just wrong,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
Illinois lawmaker calls for Gov. Pritzker to be held in contempt over coronavirus measures
A Republican state representative in Illinois filed a petition Wednesday calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be held in contempt for supposedly violating a court ruling when he issued two executive orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus.