‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in schools
This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools.
This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools.
Illinois Dems get fired up on Day 1 of DNC, see what they said
As the DNC kicked off in Chicago on Monday, state leaders also worked to get their supporters fired up.
As the DNC kicked off in Chicago on Monday, state leaders also worked to get their supporters fired up.
DNC in Chicago: Tim Walz’ wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats
A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.
A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.
Illinois National Guard deployed to assist Chicago police for DNC
With large numbers of protesters expected at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the city’s police will receive assistance from the Illinois National Guard.
With large numbers of protesters expected at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the city’s police will receive assistance from the Illinois National Guard.
Gov. Pritzker holds DNC luncheon for convention organizers
Gov. JB Pritzker officially kicked off the DNC festivities on Saturday, hosting a luncheon for the people who have worked for more than a year to organize the convention.
Gov. JB Pritzker officially kicked off the DNC festivities on Saturday, hosting a luncheon for the people who have worked for more than a year to organize the convention.
Gov. Pritzker: ‘There may be some bad apples’ protesting DNC
In a one-on-one interview, Gov. Pritzker reflected on the efforts it took to bring the DNC to Chicago.
In a one-on-one interview, Gov. Pritzker reflected on the efforts it took to bring the DNC to Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker: ?There may be some bad apples? protesting DNC
Ready or not, people are starting to arrive for next week's Democratic National Convention, with official events starting Saturday.
Ready or not, people are starting to arrive for next week's Democratic National Convention, with official events starting Saturday.
Illinois now has an official state mushroom
Illinois' official state mushroom was championed by elementary students in Wheaton.
Illinois' official state mushroom was championed by elementary students in Wheaton.
Chicago DNC 2024: Road closures, parking restrictions begin around United Center, McCormick Place
The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in one week and security preparations will soon be underway.
The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in one week and security preparations will soon be underway.
Chicago DNC 2024: List of road closures, parking restrictions at United Center and McCormick Place
The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in just one week and security preparations will soon be underway.
The Democratic National Convention is set to arrive in Chicago in just one week and security preparations will soon be underway.
Chicago’s DNC countdown begins with pep rally: Gov. Pritzker, local leaders highlight economic impact
With just ten days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off, excitement is building across Chicago.
With just ten days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off, excitement is building across Chicago.
Chicago prepares for historic DNC with pep rally
With just ten days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off, excitement is building across Chicago.
With just ten days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off, excitement is building across Chicago.
Sonya Massey murder: Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell retiring following fatal shooting
Sheriff Jack Campbell of Sangamon County announced his retirement Friday, just days after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for his resignation following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies last month.
Sheriff Jack Campbell of Sangamon County announced his retirement Friday, just days after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for his resignation following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies last month.
New Illinois law automatically sets up expungement hearings for juveniles
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law on Friday aimed at simplifying juvenile expungement in Illinois.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law on Friday aimed at simplifying juvenile expungement in Illinois.
Sonya Massey murder: Pritzker calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot woman in her home
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Pritzker calls on Illinois sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey's death: 'The sheriff has failed'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Sonya Massey murder: Sangamon County sheriff refuses to resign after Pritzker's call following fatal shooting
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would not resign despite Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s call for his resignation following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies last month.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would not resign despite Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s call for his resignation following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies last month.
Pritzker signs bills to protect reproductive rights: 'No longer enough to legislate for the current moment'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills on Wednesday designed to further protect reproductive rights in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills on Wednesday designed to further protect reproductive rights in Illinois.
New Illinois law eases ID process for formerly incarcerated individuals
A new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker aims to ease the transition for individuals re-entering society after incarceration by simplifying the process of obtaining a state ID card.
A new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker aims to ease the transition for individuals re-entering society after incarceration by simplifying the process of obtaining a state ID card.
Pritzker reacts to Harris choosing Walz as her running mate
Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to run with her as vice president on Tuesday. The pair will hit the campaign trail in battleground states immediately.
Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to run with her as vice president on Tuesday. The pair will hit the campaign trail in battleground states immediately.