Blagojevich calls out Biden, Pritzker for creating migrant crisis: 'Whose side are you on?'
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.
Some Chicago suburbs receiving funds to house migrants
It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.
It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.
Illinois DCFS director steps down from position
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith announced his resignation on Wednesday.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith announced his resignation on Wednesday.
'How dare you?': Chicago residents call out Johnson over proposed migrant housing at fieldhouse
Amidst an influx of migrant buses making their way to Chicago, city officials are issuing warnings that the number of buses arriving from the Texas border could reach as high as 25 each day.
Amidst an influx of migrant buses making their way to Chicago, city officials are issuing warnings that the number of buses arriving from the Texas border could reach as high as 25 each day.
University of Chicago to house collection of banned books for public access
The University of Chicago announced a plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, which would allow these books to be open to the public.
The University of Chicago announced a plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, which would allow these books to be open to the public.
Chicago residents sound off on city's migrant crisis
Migrant will begin moving into a new shelter in Pilsen on Tuesday.
Migrant will begin moving into a new shelter in Pilsen on Tuesday.
Pritzker calls out Biden, federal government for lack of support in migrant crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is making a plea to President Joe Biden as the migrant crisis in the state continues to intensify.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is making a plea to President Joe Biden as the migrant crisis in the state continues to intensify.
Chicago grapples with housing crisis as record number of migrants arrive in the city
Gov. Pritzker is asking communities outside of Chicago to help house and provide services to migrants.
Gov. Pritzker is asking communities outside of Chicago to help house and provide services to migrants.
Pritzker says Chicago could house asylum-seekers in unused buildings, not winter tent basecamps
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he continues to have concerns about Chicago’s plan to set up winter tent basecamps for an increasing number of asylum-seekers from South America.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he continues to have concerns about Chicago’s plan to set up winter tent basecamps for an increasing number of asylum-seekers from South America.
Intensifying migrant crisis in Chicago: Over 15K asylum seekers arrive in the city
The migrant crisis in Chicago is escalating.
The migrant crisis in Chicago is escalating.
Intensifying migrant crisis in Chicago: Over 15K asylum seekers arrive in the city
The migrant crisis in Chicago is escalating as more than 15,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the city since Saturday. Seven busloads of them arrived just on Wednesday from the southern border.
The migrant crisis in Chicago is escalating as more than 15,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the city since Saturday. Seven busloads of them arrived just on Wednesday from the southern border.
Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Democrats blast House Republicans for planned forum on Chicago crime instead of addressing government shutdown
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.
Pritzker advocates for reproductive rights alongside Clinton, Whitmer
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.
Gov. Pritzker to speak on abortion rights panel with Hillary Clinton
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will join former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York today to speak on a panel about abortion rights.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will join former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York today to speak on a panel about abortion rights.
Record attendance at Illinois State Fair draws over 700,000 visitors
The Illinois State Fair has proven to be an exceptional success this year, making its mark in the record books.
The Illinois State Fair has proven to be an exceptional success this year, making its mark in the record books.
New $2B electric vehicle battery factory coming to Manteno
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Pritzker: SIUE expansion to boost quality education and healthcare access
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Governor Pritzker was in southern Illinois Thursday to mark a significant expansion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Pritzker, Incobrasa Industries break ground on $250M manufacturing facility expansion
Governor J.B. Pritzker is ushering in more business to the state of Illinois.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is ushering in more business to the state of Illinois.
Pritzker welcomes Matteson students back-to-school
Gov. J.B. Pritzker welcomed suburban students back to school Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker welcomed suburban students back to school Thursday.