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.
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.
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.
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.
Pritzker touts early education funding in signing $50.4 billion budget
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.
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.
Gov. Pritzker signs $50.6 billion budget, largest ever passed by Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
The appeals court has refused to stop the law from being enforced while it considers the cases. But that could change.
Pritzker establishes May 11 as honorary day for Illinois health care professionals
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
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.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
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.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.