Pritzker signs plan to eliminate debt in unemployment fund

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.

Gov. Pritzker asked to delay sale of Damen Silos

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
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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 announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt

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.

Pritzker, Lightfoot react to Colorado nightclub shooting
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Pritzker, Lightfoot react to Colorado nightclub shooting

Illinois politicians spoke out against the mass shooting that took place over the weekend at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Illinois politicians spoke out against the mass shooting that took place over the weekend at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede

Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede

Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.

Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."

Gov. Pritzker, Democrats take victory lap after elections
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Gov. Pritzker, Democrats take victory lap after elections

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrates reelection victory over Darren Bailey
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrates reelection victory over Darren Bailey

Gov. J.B. Pritzker won his reelection bid over Republican downstate state senator Darren Bailey ? in a decisive victory that also clears a path to any future political aspirations.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker won his reelection bid over Republican downstate state senator Darren Bailey ? in a decisive victory that also clears a path to any future political aspirations.

Key races to watch in today's Illinois midterm elections
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Key races to watch in today's Illinois midterm elections

Political consultant Thom Serafin breaks down a few hotly contested Illinois races playing out during Election Day.

Political consultant Thom Serafin breaks down a few hotly contested Illinois races playing out during Election Day.