Pritzker signs executive order to enhance access to groundbreaking therapies
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Illinois to tear down, rebuild Stateville prison
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that Illinois will rebuild Stateville prison to address critical infrastructure needs.
Illinois to tear down, rebuild Stateville prison
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that Illinois will rebuild Stateville prison to address critical infrastructure needs.
New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' and 'step therapy'
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
Chicago union boss calls for Illinois National Guard rollout on CTA
The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.
Chicago group calls on Pritzker to include all women of color in state budget
A West Side social service organization is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take action. The group said the governor should include all women of color in the state's budget.
Chicago group protests Pritzker's Illinois budget
A West Side social service organization is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take action. The group said the governor should include all women of color in the state's budget.
Illinois Republican senators demand transparency on migrant crisis spending
Republican state senators are calling for transparency around the money Illinois is spending on the migrant crisis.
Lawmakers in Springfield demand Bishop Hill repairs
Lawmakers in Springfield say a historic site in McHenry County has fallen into disrepair after 15 years of deferred maintenance.
Pritzker's plan to eliminate sales tax on groceries garners support, raises concerns
Under the plan, Illinois residents would save $1 for every $100 spent on groceries if the tax is eliminated.
Illinois primary: Danny Davis endorsed by Pritzker amid tough re-election battle
The Illinois primary election scheduled for March 19 has drawn attention as one congressional incumbent faces a challenging re-election bid.
Illinois primary: Pritzker endorses Danny Davis for re-election
The Illinois primary election scheduled for March 19 has drawn attention as one congressional incumbent faces a challenging re-election bid.
Pritzker introduces new maternal health care initiatives during stop at Chicago birth center
Governor J.B. Pritzker shared new maternal health and birth equity initiatives during his visit to the Chicago South Side Birth Center on Monday.
Pritzker advocates for migrants in State of the State address
During Wednesday's State of the State address, Governor JB Pritzker pressed his case that caring for asylum seekers is a moral imperative. However, some Republicans argue taxpayers shouldn't be asked to dig any deeper to support non-residents.
Pritzker unveils $800M in tax increases in State of the State
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his sixth State of the State and Budget address Wednesday, unveiling $800 million in tax increases.
President Pritzker? Political analysts speculate on Illinois gov's future amid Biden's uncertainty
Governor JB Pritzker's budget speech on Wednesday is likely to include plans to deal with a $900 million deficit, money for asylum seekers, and more green jobs. However, it's what he won't be addressing that has our political analysts talking.
Political analysts speculate on Pritzker's future amid Biden's uncertainty
Governor JB Pritzker's budget is likely to include plans to deal with a $900 million deficit, money for asylum seekers, and more green jobs. However, it's what he won't be addressing that has our political analysts talking.
Illinois Republicans challenge Pritzker to put citizens first on eve of budget address
Governor J.B. Pritzker will give his sixth state budget address Wednesday, and if Illinois continues to spend as it has been, the state will face a near $900 million deficit.
Pritzker to deliver budget address on Wednesday
Governor J.B. Pritzker will give his sixth state budget address Wednesday, and if Illinois continues to spend as it has been, the state will face a near $900 million deficit.
Johnson stresses need for strategy over spending in migrant response
It's a battle of budgets.