Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes

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.

Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.

Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat deep fakes
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Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat deep fakes

Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.

Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.

Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators

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.

A group of minority cannabis dispensary license holders trying to open for business made an appeal Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators.

Legislation supporting south suburban Chicago airport heads to Pritzker's desk
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Legislation supporting south suburban Chicago airport heads to Pritzker's desk

A bill that would make building a third Chicago-area airport in the south suburbs possible has passed the state Senate and is one step step closer to being signed into law. There have been talks of an airport in the Monee community for the last 40 years.

A bill that would make building a third Chicago-area airport in the south suburbs possible has passed the state Senate and is one step step closer to being signed into law. There have been talks of an airport in the Monee community for the last 40 years.

Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'

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."

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

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.

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 presents Medal of Honor awards at tribute to fallen firefighters
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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.

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.