Pritzker signs law lifting moratorium on nuclear reactors

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.

Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting

Governor J.B. Pritzker joined active duty military members, veterans and Gold Star families Monday to bring light to the holiday season.

Pritzker celebrates swift completion of Bob Michel Bridge rehabilitation under 'Rebuild Illinois' program

The $24.6 million project not only addresses critical infrastructure needs but also enhances connectivity for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists between the East Peoria levee and Peoria Warehouse Districts.

Pritzker allocates $2 million to feed asylum seekers in Illinois
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pitching in to make sure migrants don't go hungry. His administration is giving $2 million to feed asylum seekers through the end of 2023.

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 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. 

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.

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 officials celebrate milestones in $1.3B I-80 overhaul
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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.