Meta's new Illinois data center now operational
Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.
I-57 reconstruction completed, south suburbs to enjoy smoother commutes
The multi-year endeavor, costing a total of $82.1 million, aimed to enhance travel conditions and alleviate congestion along the vital stretch of roadway.
Pritzker discusses electric vehicle development, labor benefits in Illinois
Crain's Chicago Business on Monday hosted Governor JB Pritzker for its "Power Lunch," describing the event as a "fireside chat."
Pritzker doubles down on White House likening Trump to Hitler, Mussolini over 'vermin' remark
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared to take a page out of the White House’s playbook in likening GOP front-runner and former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini over his use of the term "vermin" to describe his political enemies ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Pritzker unveils additional investment in asylum seeker emergency response ahead of winter
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will be investing millions in the ongoing humanitarian crisis created by the influx of migrants.
Chicago honors US military members with annual Veterans Day Ceremony
The Chicago community gathered to honor military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces Saturday morning at Soldier Field.
Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships
The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.
Quantum Garage unveiled: Fermilab's new Batavia facility holds promise to unlock universe's secrets
A brand-new quantum laboratory that just opened at Fermilab in west suburban Batavia could reveal the secrets of the universe.
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois' prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
Illinois Senate Leader questions transparency, cost of state programs
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran joined Illinois State Senators in Springfield Wednesday as they expressed their anger over the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is handling the state's agencies.
Illinois officials celebrate milestones in $1.3B I-80 overhaul
State and local officials are celebrating major milestones in one of the cornerstone projects in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "Rebuild Illinois" infrastructure program.
Illinois unveils new EV charging stations to accelerate electric vehicle adoption
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker made an appearance in Libertyville on Friday to introduce a new electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Pritzker signs executive order to streamline early childhood education in Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says early childhood education in Illinois needs improvement.
Pritzker discusses alarming increase in hate crimes against Arab and Jewish Americans
On Monday morning, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the Arab Bar Association of Illinois to condemn hate.
Pritzker takes fight for abortion access national with new self-funded group
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized abortion by statute even before the Supreme Court invalidated the right to undergo the procedure.



















