Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture unveiled in Springfield
Loved ones and leaders gathered at the Illinois Police Officer Memorial Sculpture at the state capitol on Thursday.
Lincoln's Civil War order to block Confederate ports donated to Illinois by Pritzker and first lady
The document in which Abraham Lincoln set the Union’s military response to the launch of the U.S. Civil War in motion is now among Illinois’ prized papers of the 16th president, thanks to a donation by the state’s governor and first lady.
Illinois leaders announce grant funding at Englewood STEM High School
This year, over $700,000 is allocated to South Side schools and educational institutions through the program.
Illinois takes aim at insurance company control, moves closer to passing Healthcare Protection Act
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is highlighting efforts to pass a measure that would put healthcare decisions back into the hands of doctors and their patients.
ComEd grants largest clean energy rebate to Illinois company for record solar installation
The rebate, totaling $2.6 million, was awarded to Bolingbrook-based G&W Electric Microgrid. The project encompasses nearly eight football fields' worth of solar panels and houses the largest battery of its kind.
Pritzker nominates new Illinois Prisoner Review Board executive director
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has nominated James Montgomery to serve as the Executive Director of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), pending confirmation by the Senate.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle seek to protect credit scores from medical debt
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle are spearheading efforts to address medical debt.
All migrants officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities, city officials confirm
All migrants have officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities that were serving as temporary shelters for new arrivals, city officials confirmed Monday.
Gov. Pritzker discusses medical debt relief in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined advocates earlier today to discuss legislation that would make sure people do not have their credit score damaged based on medical bills they can't afford.
Illinois Maker's Madness contest: Coolest thing made in the state revealed
There was a very special unveiling on Wednesday.
Prisoner Review Board member resigns after parolee kills boy in violent attack on Chicago's North Side
A member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board resigned after signing off on the release of a known domestic abuser the day before he fatally attacked a child and a pregnant woman.
Pritzker promotes sustainable aviation fuel in Lisle
Governor JB Pritzker delivered a keynote address Friday morning in Lisle at the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference.
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.