FULL INTERVIEW: Johnson fires back at Pritzker’s criticism in 1-on-1 with Fox 32
A rift is growing between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor helped defeat a bill pushed by the governor that would have regulated hemp products like Delta 8 marijuana. Political reporter Paris Schutz went one-on-one with the mayor Tuesday.
A rift is growing between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor helped defeat a bill pushed by the governor that would have regulated hemp products like Delta 8 marijuana. Political reporter Paris Schutz went one-on-one with the mayor Tuesday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson clashes with Gov. JB Pritzker over Delta 8 regulation
State lawmakers are considering putting major restrictions on so-called Delta 9 cannabis products.
State lawmakers are considering putting major restrictions on so-called Delta 9 cannabis products.
Johnson battles Pritzker on Delta 8 ban
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to pause legislation regulating hemp-derived Delta 8 cannabis as Democrats debated the bill for hours on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to pause legislation regulating hemp-derived Delta 8 cannabis as Democrats debated the bill for hours on Monday.
Delta 8 products targeted for ban at gas stations, head shops under proposed law
State lawmakers are considering putting major restrictions on so-called Delta 8 cannabis products.
State lawmakers are considering putting major restrictions on so-called Delta 8 cannabis products.
Chicago, Illinois leaders react to death of Former President Jimmy Carter
Illinois and Chicago leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Sunday.
Illinois and Chicago leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Sunday.
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.
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
Governor Pritzker wants the Illinois General Assembly to pass a law, toughening rules on intoxicating hemp.
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.
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.
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 pick for border czar slams Chicago leadership: 'Your mayor sucks and your governor sucks'
President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar pick, Tom Homan, outlined his deportation plans in Chicago, emphasizing strict enforcement and criticizing Illinois leaders.
President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar pick, Tom Homan, outlined his deportation plans in Chicago, emphasizing strict enforcement and criticizing Illinois leaders.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Illinois Democrats meet to counter incoming Trump presidency with new legislation
Illinois Democrats say they are meeting this week during their veto session to develop a legislative plan to counter the incoming Trump presidency.
Illinois Democrats say they are meeting this week during their veto session to develop a legislative plan to counter the incoming Trump presidency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pritzker assured worried Illinoisans the state would remain a sanctuary for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ population, and women seeking reproductive care.