16 tornadoes devastated areas of Illinois and Indiana last weekend: NWS
Gov. J.B Pritzker has issued an emergency proclamation after 12 confirmed tornadoes tore through Illinois along with four more in Indiana.
Gov. J.B Pritzker has issued an emergency proclamation after 12 confirmed tornadoes tore through Illinois along with four more in Indiana.
Gov. Pritzker signs disaster declaration for Illinois counties impacted by tornado, severe storms
The disaster proclamation covers Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties.
The disaster proclamation covers Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties.
Pritzker announces $200M in funding for Illinois freight system
A big boost is coming for the freight system in Illinois.
A big boost is coming for the freight system in Illinois.
Pritzker continues efforts to promote community college funding at Joliet Junior College
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his efforts to gain support for the biggest community college funding increase in over 20 years.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his efforts to gain support for the biggest community college funding increase in over 20 years.
Pritzker proposes $100M investment into higher education in Illinois
Illinois could see the largest increase in education funding over two decades.
Illinois could see the largest increase in education funding over two decades.
Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Pritzker signs mandatory paid leave bill for Illinois workers
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ?for any reason?
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Pritzker announces new plan for troubled mental health center in downstate Anna
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Pritzker to meet with Walgreens CEO over ‘awful corporate decision’ to block abortion pills in other states
Deerfield-based Walgreens says it will not sell abortion pills in states in which Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action — despite the drug being legal in some of those states.
Deerfield-based Walgreens says it will not sell abortion pills in states in which Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action — despite the drug being legal in some of those states.
Pritzker addresses state's teacher shortage with new Teacher Pipeline Grant Program
Pritzker is proposing a Teacher Pipeline Grant Program, which would put out $70 million every year for three years.
Pritzker is proposing a Teacher Pipeline Grant Program, which would put out $70 million every year for three years.
Founding fathers didn’t own AR-15s or large capacity magazines, Pritzker and Raoul argue in defense of ban
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday filed a brief defending Illinois’ assault weapon ban, arguing the weapons restricted by the newly enacted law aren’t commonly used for self-defense and that large capacity magazines are accessories — not “arms.”
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday filed a brief defending Illinois’ assault weapon ban, arguing the weapons restricted by the newly enacted law aren’t commonly used for self-defense and that large capacity magazines are accessories — not “arms.”
Retired Illinois officers angry at board’s delay on concealed-carry law
Thousands of law enforcement officers left out when Illinois adopted a federal law allowing police agency retirees to carry concealed weapons saw their fortunes reversed Jan. 1 with a state law granting them permission.
Thousands of law enforcement officers left out when Illinois adopted a federal law allowing police agency retirees to carry concealed weapons saw their fortunes reversed Jan. 1 with a state law granting them permission.
Gov. Pritzker lays out plan to target kids' mental health crisis
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
With Illinois children in ‘crisis,’ Pritzker releases report designed to improve behavioral health care
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Illinois proposal would cut tax rates on low-income single filers
Two years ago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried introducing a similar plan called the 'Fair Tax' but Illinois voters rejected it.
Two years ago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried introducing a similar plan called the 'Fair Tax' but Illinois voters rejected it.
New law makes it easier for Illinois residents to change their gender on birth certificates
It will soon be easier for people in Illinois to legally change the gender on their birth certificates.
It will soon be easier for people in Illinois to legally change the gender on their birth certificates.
Illinois mandatory paid leave: Pritzker says he's ready to sign bill
The new legislation would require employers to give workers time off based on hours worked.
The new legislation would require employers to give workers time off based on hours worked.
Pritzker attends event celebrating Black-owned businesses in Chicago
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attended an event in Chicago honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black-owned businesses.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attended an event in Chicago honoring Black History Month and celebrating Black-owned businesses.
Gov. Pritzker pitches education plan across Illinois
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.