Pritzker visits suburban Chicago high school to promote statewide student cellphone ban
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Gov. JB Pritzker visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to highlight his proposal banning cellphones for K–12 students, saying the policy would reduce classroom distractions, improve mental health, curb cyberbullying, and allow limited exceptions for medical needs and emergencies.

Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein

Hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties between the notorious sex trafficker and the elite and powerful. 

Dabrowski calls for Indiana-style property tax cap in Illinois

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.

Dabrowski criticizes Gov. Pritzker over Illinois property taxes
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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.

Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar

The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.

Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
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Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.

Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
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Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids. 

Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns

Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.

Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.

Johnson, Pritzker join calls to abolish ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting

Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson joined growing calls to abolish ICE after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota.

Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law

Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.

Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
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Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.

Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
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Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.

Illinois governor's race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?

Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.