Chicago to host 2025 Aspen Ideas Climate Summit in July
This summer, Chicago will be the new host of the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.
Illinois governor blasts Trump administration over cuts to federal funds
Gov. JB Pritzker blasted President Trump's executive order to cut off federal funds for all sorts of programs.
Karina’s Law aims to prevent gun violence in Illinois domestic abuse cases
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law today that adds protections for domestic violence survivors.
Gov. Pritzker signs Karina's Law, protecting survivors of domestic violence
Karina's Law will remove guns from homes of domestic violence survivors who are granted orders of protection.
Pritzker trolls Trump, jokingly renames Lake Michigan to ‘Lake Illinois’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
What to know about Chicago and Illinois' battle over sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
DOJ sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
New Illinois law makes it easier for grandparents, relatives to care for foster kids
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill this week that gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as safe caregivers for kids in DCFS care.
Illinois makes it easier for grandparents to care for foster kids
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that makes it easier for grandparents and other relatives to be allowed to take guardianship of children in the state’s child welfare system.
Pritzker slams Trump's tariffs, warns 'working families will pay the price'
Shortly after the order was enacted, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responded, saying, "working families will pay the price."
Dolton, Thornton Township leaders call on Pritzker and others to remove Tiffany Henyard
Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.
Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from state jobs: 'No place in government'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending a message to anyone who participated in the Jan. 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — don't bother applying for a job with the state government.
Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Pritzker fires back at Elon Musk after buffet remark sparks war of words
There was some mudslinging between Elon Musk and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.
Pritzker responds to Trump's funding freeze
Illinois officials say the Trump Administration lied to them on what they planned to do.
Illinois ICE guidance: What we know about raids and local law enforcement's response
Here’s what we know about ICE raids in Illinois and how law enforcement is preparing to respond.
New grant program in Illinois aimed at helping small businesses
Gov. Pritzker said the grant will impact small businesses with fewer than 10 employees.