Pritzker hits the road for 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Illinois could be 16th state to ban cellphone use in schools: 'A major problem'
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
Illinois politicos react to Trump’s first speech to Congress in 2nd term
The reaction to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night is pouring in, including from politicians in Illinois.
DuPage County sheriff announces run for Illinois Governor
James Mendrick, who has served as the elected sheriff of DuPage County since 2018, declared his candidacy for governor of Illinois on Thursday.
Will County man charged with threatening Gov. Pritzker
A suburban man was charged with two felonies after allegedly threatening Gov. JB Pritzker last month.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents, more relief on the way
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Pritzker demands answers after feds delay $1.88 billion in promised funds to Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling out the federal government for holding back $1.88 billion in funds that were already approved by Congress and signed into law.
Gov. Pritzker's remarks during address comparing MAGA to Nazis spark outrage
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois could join states restricting cellphone use in schools
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.
Reaction pours in after Pritzker's 2026 budget proposal: 'We have our work cut out for us'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Pritzker compares Trump Administration to Nazi regime during budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
