Is Illinois better prepared for the next recession?

Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.

Gov. Pritzker pushing for stronger hemp regulations
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Governor Pritzker wants the Illinois General Assembly to pass a law, toughening rules on intoxicating hemp.

Battle brewing over deportation threats in Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't think incoming border czar Tom Homan has the authority to do what he has warned about.

Here are the 10 finalists for Illinois' new state flag

Illinois residents will soon have their say on a new state flag after officials narrowed down thousands of entries from a statewide contest to their top designs.

Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.

Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.

Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.

Trump's new 'border czar' responds to Pritzker
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President-elect Trump's pick to be the ?border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.

Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers

Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.

Trump's ICE chief to Pritzker: 'Game on' in immigration policy clash, vows enforcement

President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.

Chicago, Illinois leaders prepare for fight over Trump's immigration plans

Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.

Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment

A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.

'You come for my people, you come through me': Pritzker reacts to Trump's win

Pritzker assured worried Illinoisans the state would remain a sanctuary for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ population, and women seeking reproductive care.

'We will not flinch': Pritzker, Johnson react to Trump's election win

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released statements on Wednesday reacting to Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second non-consecutive term.