Your Take: Illinoisans weigh in on Gov. Pritzker's performance
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of trades and backgrounds grade J.B. Pritzker's performance so far as governor and look ahead to the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Police, lawmakers slam Illinois criminal justice reform bill that eliminates cash bail
Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation "a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most."
Food help expanded for children shut out of school by pandemic
As many as 1 million Illinois schoolchildren will get more nutritious meals after state officials received an expansion of a federally subsidized pandemic-relief program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Pritzker announces expansion of food benefits to 1 million more children
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said about 1,000,000 children across Illinois will receive additional federally funded food benefits, valued at $110 million per month, starting in March.
Pritzker signs sweeping criminal-justice overhaul
The new law has the support of several of Illinois’ top law enforcement authorities, including Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Pritzker pardons man 30 years after 2 wrongful convictions
“We are thrilled that the Governor has granted clemency to Norman Propst for these wrongful convictions,” said Propst’s attorney, John Hanlon, who is executive director of the Illinois Innocence Project.
No tax increase in slimmer Illinois budget, reliance on fed aid
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfers from other funds and elimination of hundreds of millions of dollars of corporate tax breaks needing legislative approval.
Pritzker issues statewide disaster proclamation after winter storm
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday as a winter storm knocked out power to 7,000 households statewide and delayed a shipment of vaccines to Chicago.
Chicago, Cook County will not expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Phase 1B
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
Pritzker diverts federal program vaccine to other priorities
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Illinois Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag
Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.
Illinois Republican lawmakers urge Pritzker to veto police reform proposal
Republican lawmakers in Illinois are urging Gov. Pritzker to veto a reform proposal that would end the use of cash bond.
Illinois National Guard deployed to help organize, expedite massive COVID-19 vaccination effort
The Illinois National Guard has been deployed to one of its most critical missions ever.
Police, soldiers flood Springfield leading up to Biden's inauguration
Governor JB Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard in response to FBI warnings of possible threats at state capitol buildings across the country.
Pritzker lifts Tier III mitigations for 3 regions of Illinois, prepares for next phase in vaccine rollout
Gov. Pritzker announced plans to ramp-up vaccination efforts in coordination with the incoming Biden administration.
Pritzker on 2nd Trump impeachment: 'Ugly stain on our nation's history'
"We cannot rebuild without ridding ourselves of what’s rotten," Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement.
200 Illinois guard troops will travel to DC to aid inauguration
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending about 200 members of the Illinois National Guard to Washington, D.C., to help with security at next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Pritzker proposes federal tax decoupling to save $200M
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday proposed changes in Illinois tax law that would save the state $500 million during a budget crisis.
Illinois elected officials react to chaos at US Capitol
Many Illinois politicians released statements following chaos and riots that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
New Illinois congresswoman: ‘Hitler was right on one thing’
Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.