Illinois leaders praise Peacekeeper Program for reducing gun violence
A local program received high praise for their mission to cut down on violence in Illinois.
A local program received high praise for their mission to cut down on violence in Illinois.
Gov. Pritzker responds to request to testify about sanctuary state laws
Gov. Pritzker is responding to an invitation to testify before Congress about sanctuary state laws.
Gov. Pritzker is responding to an invitation to testify before Congress about sanctuary state laws.
Pritzker talks congressional immigration hearing invite, weighs testifying
Gov. Pritzker says a congressional hearing on sanctuary states is more about politics than policy—but he’s not ruling out testifying.
Gov. Pritzker says a congressional hearing on sanctuary states is more about politics than policy—but he’s not ruling out testifying.
Pritzker invited to testify at Congressional hearing on Illinois' immigration policies
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been invited to testify at a Congressional hearing on the state’s immigration policies.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been invited to testify at a Congressional hearing on the state’s immigration policies.
Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools
An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent.
An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent.
Pritzker to lead Illinois delegation on trade mission to Mexico
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners.
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners.
Pritzker to lead Illinois delegation on trade mission to Mexico
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners.
Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners.
Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Pritzker hits the road for 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Pritzker launches 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. Pritzker said he is traveling across the state to see how President Trump's cuts are impacting people.
Gov. Pritzker said he is traveling across the state to see how President Trump's cuts are impacting people.
'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.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
State Republicans slam bills that Democrats are prioritizing
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Pritzker proposes phone ban in Illinois classrooms
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.