Pritzker, Welch publicly scoff at proposed Senate changes to assault weapons bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Illinois House approves 18% pay hike for lawmakers, adding $12,904 to bump salaries to $85,000
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
Illinois assault weapons ban in trouble? Senate president not committing to floor vote
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Illinois House passes assault weapons ban, bill advances to Senate
The Illinois Senate plans a rare Sunday session after the House approved a ban on military-style, assault weapons very late Thursday night. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what to expect.
The Illinois Senate plans a rare Sunday session after the House approved a ban on military-style, assault weapons very late Thursday night. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what to expect.
Pritzker highlights investments in early childhood education as top priority during second term
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
Damen Silos sold by state of Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration sold the Damen Silos and 23 acres of riverfront industrial land last week despite last-minute efforts by groups trying to delay the sale and allow public input.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration sold the Damen Silos and 23 acres of riverfront industrial land last week despite last-minute efforts by groups trying to delay the sale and allow public input.
Illinois, Indiana receive federal funding to enhance internet
The state of Illinois was selected to receive $253 million to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to its residents.
The state of Illinois was selected to receive $253 million to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to its residents.
Illinois state senator remembered as having a 'divine sense of humor'
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
Pritzker unveils state's Menorah before the start of Hanukkah
Known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-night holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
Known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-night holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers final speech on House floor
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
Truck makers Rivian, Lion call on Pritzker to move faster on phaseout of gas and diesel-fuel engines
Gov. Pritzker has touted electric vehicles as a major economic opportunity for Illinois, and last year signed into law new tax credits and other incentives to bring more manufacturing to the state promising “thousands of jobs.”
Gov. Pritzker has touted electric vehicles as a major economic opportunity for Illinois, and last year signed into law new tax credits and other incentives to bring more manufacturing to the state promising “thousands of jobs.”
Jane Byrne Interchange Project comes to end after more than decade of construction
The Jane Byrne Interchange Project is nearly done after more than a decade of construction.
The Jane Byrne Interchange Project is nearly done after more than a decade of construction.
Pritzker takes a ride on the CTA Holiday Train
Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated the holiday season Tuesday in Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated the holiday season Tuesday in Chicago.
Pritzker signs plan to eliminate debt in unemployment fund
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Pritzker celebrates Illinois? first Black-owned marijuana dispensary
State leaders are celebrating one of Illinois' first Black-owned marijuana dispensaries.
State leaders are celebrating one of Illinois' first Black-owned marijuana dispensaries.
Pritzker signs series of amendments, clarifications to the SAFE-T Act
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Tuesday new amendments to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Tuesday new amendments to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Gov. Pritzker asked to delay sale of Damen Silos
A Southwest Side economic development organization, joined by seven other groups, asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday to delay the sale of the Damen Silos along the Chicago River to allow for public meetings before determining the fate of the 23 acres of industrial land.
A Southwest Side economic development organization, joined by seven other groups, asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday to delay the sale of the Damen Silos along the Chicago River to allow for public meetings before determining the fate of the 23 acres of industrial land.
Groups call on Pritzker to delay sale of Damen Silos
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s administration announced a plan last month to sell the property to the owner of an asphalt plant in McKinley Park that has been the target of numerous odor and nuisance complaints from its neighbors.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s administration announced a plan last month to sell the property to the owner of an asphalt plant in McKinley Park that has been the target of numerous odor and nuisance complaints from its neighbors.
Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in Chicago
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.