Flannery Fired Up: Pritzker urges swift action as Chicago Police Department struggles with officer exodus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Chicago must replace more than a thousand cops who've left the police department.
Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak travel getting upgraded from 90 mph to 110 mph
Amtrak travel between Chicago and St. Louis is about to get 15 minutes quicker thanks to a high-speed rail project allowing trains to reach speeds of 110 mph, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday.
Illinois becomes first state to ban book bans, protecting Library Bill of Rights
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a “Library Bill of Rights.”
Pritzker delivers commencement address for Northwestern University
Northwestern University's Class of 2023 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas Monday morning.
Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community.
Pritzker in talks to bring electric vehicle battery plant to Illinois: report
Governor JB Pritzker is actively engaged in negotiations to attract a major electric vehicle battery plant to Illinois, according to a report.
Pritzker signs $50 billion Illinois budget, faces criticism over underfunded pensions
After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.
Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5B budget, await Gov. Pritzker's signature
Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
State budget passes in Senate — elected school board map hits possible stall until next year
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill to continue 'Cocktails to Go and Delivery'
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Illinois deploys 'Peacekeepers' to curb violence in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend
In a bold initiative aimed at curbing violence, the state of Illinois is implementing a new strategy by deploying specially trained "peacekeepers" across the city of Chicago.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
Illinois lawmakers approve hotline for tracking stolen cars to combat rising crime
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.