Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators
A group of minority cannabis dispensary license holders trying to open for business made an appeal Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators.
Chicago federal appeals court to hear challenge to Illinois' ban on assault-style weapons
The appeals court has refused to stop the law from being enforced while it considers the cases. But that could change.
Pritzker defends assault weapons ban, cautions those who bought military-style rifle during brief window
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signs bill to provide benefits to first responders
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday to provide benefits to first responders.
Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'
A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."
Pritzker presents Medal of Honor awards at tribute to fallen firefighters
The Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to those firefighters who heroically serve with courage, pride, and honor.
Pritzker pays tribute to fallen officers and their families
The first Thursday of May is recognized as Illinois Police Officers Memorial Day.
Aurora man charged with threatening Pritzker in voicemail message
An Aurora man has been charged with leaving a threatening voicemail message for Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois residents to begin receiving Medicaid renewal notifications this week
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
'I will sign it': Pritzker supports bill that would impose fines to 'deceptive' crisis pregnancy centers
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Pritzker speaks about what's ahead for incoming Chicago mayor
This comes at a time when large groups of teens have been descending on downtown Chicago to cause chaos.
Early Childhood Advocacy Day: Pritzker calls for more funding for early childhood programs
Tuesday is Early Childhood Advocacy Day, marking a show of support for Illinois' youngest residents.
3 Illinois universities remain on strike, call on Pritzker to intervene
Three Illinois universities remained on strike Wednesday and are now calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to intervene.