Pritzker, Lightfoot unveil design plans for new Chicago tech hub

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a model of the first building in what's planned to become a riverfront, tech office campus between the South Loop and Chinatown.

Pritzker, Lightfoot unveil design plans for new Chicago tech hub
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a model of the first building in what's planned to become a riverfront, tech office campus between the South Loop and Chinatown.

State Sen. Emil Jones III to enter plea Friday in red light camera scheme
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State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of a yearslong investigation involving the politically connected red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.

Orland Fire becomes latest agency to denounce SAFE-T Act: 'Huge burden of risk on first responders'

"Any elected officials who voted in the affirmative on this legislation have absolutely disqualified themselves from holding public office," said Orland Fire Protection District President Christopher Evoy.

Week in Review: Illinois Google Lawsuit • SAFE-T Act explained • new computer scam

Illinois residents who appeared in a photograph on Google Photos could get a piece of a $100 million settlement, a new state law that takes effect next year is spurring pushback from Illinois law enforcement, and the Chicago FBI is warning residents of a new computer scam targeting older Illinoisans.

SAFE-T Act Lawsuit: Illinois state's attorney sues Pritzker, Raoul over controversial law
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Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe has filed a lawsuit to stop the SAFE-T Act. Rowe is suing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, saying he wants the controversial law to be declared unconstitutional.

Pritzker activates National Guard as more migrants arrive in Chicago

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration and called up National Guard members to help with the waves of migrants being bused to Chicago.

Republican ticket for Illinois governor slams Pritzker, Lightfoot after mass shooting at Chicago park

"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.

Orland Park mayor rips Pritzker over eliminating cash bail: 'He is not listening to us'

An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on ending cash bail, Tuesday, slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the "horrible" law which is poised to allow the release of alleged criminals into communities without paying up.

Illinois tax rebate payments go out to millions ahead of midterm election
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With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.

Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans

With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker kicks off the Family Relief Act tax rebate check rollout
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton talk about the tax rebate payments that are going out to roughly six million Illinois taxpayers beginning today.

Orland Park mayor drops hammer on new Illinois law eliminating cash bail: 'massive threat'

An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on "how dangerous" a state law that eliminates cash bail will be, arguing communities will be left more vulnerable and victims of crimes will lose "their constitutional rights."