Pritzker calls on Bailey to apologize to Holocaust survivors for 'offensive' comparison to abortion

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who helped build the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, on Wednesday said Republican rival Darren Bailey must apologize to Holocaust survivors in the state for saying the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II can’t compare to the deaths from abortion.

New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports

“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports
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Officials announced plans for Illinois's biggest-ever solar power facility, nearly 200 miles south of Chicago. City hall has agreed to buy some of the energy to power publicly-owned assets, including O'Hare and Midway airports.

Illinois GOP nominee for governor under fire for comparing abortion to the Holocaust in resurfaced video

Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is facing backlash over a video he posted to Facebook in 2017 where he attempted to draw a comparison between abortion and the Holocaust.

Showdown vote to settle battle for control of Illinois' Democratic Party

A battle that's been brewing behind the scenes for control of the Illinois Democratic Party could burst onto the public scene Tuesday when the chairman of the National Democratic Party comes to Chicago.

Pritzker calls for more monkeypox vaccines as cases climb to nearly 200 in Chicago

Chicago is awaiting more than 15,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from the federal government — as cases climbed to nearly 200 on Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged Secretary Xavier Becerra to take more "aggressive actions" to help battle the outbreak.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he?s considering a run for president.

Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

Gov. J.B. Pritzker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he’s considering a run for president.

Illinois State Police file emergency rule change to close FOID card loophole

Illinois State Police on Monday submitted an emergency rule to allow for broader use of “clear and present danger” reports — aimed at barring applicants from receiving a firearm owner’s identification card or revoking a current card for those who exhibit violent or suicidal behavior.

Pritzker modifies COVID vaccine, testing requirements
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker is issuing an updated executive order modifying vaccine and testing requirements for some industries.