Irvin allegedly called Trump 'bigoted racist' and 'idiot' in text messages: report
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin says he doesn't recall sending text messages harshly critical of former President Donald Trump.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin says he doesn't recall sending text messages harshly critical of former President Donald Trump.
Pritzker signs new Illinois law targeting retail crime rings
In a crackdown on coordinated retail theft, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill Friday hoping to boost business and tax revenue.
In a crackdown on coordinated retail theft, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill Friday hoping to boost business and tax revenue.
Pritzker calls on federal lawmakers to protect women's rights
"People should not have to endure trauma after trauma to be in control of their own bodies," said Pritzker. "But that's exactly the burden that this right-wing Supreme Court and anti-choice governors and state legislatures increasingly put on the backs of millions of women."
"People should not have to endure trauma after trauma to be in control of their own bodies," said Pritzker. "But that's exactly the burden that this right-wing Supreme Court and anti-choice governors and state legislatures increasingly put on the backs of millions of women."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on lawmakers to protect women's rights
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on federal lawmakers to protect women's rights.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on federal lawmakers to protect women's rights.
Illinois governor hopeful Richard Irvin takes reporters' questions, but doesn't answer most of them
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
Pritzker announces $30M for 14 critical Lake County stormwater projects
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
Pritzker announces $30M for 14 critical Lake County stormwater projects
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
State Republican lawmakers respond to Lasalle Veterans' Home audit, call Pritzker Administration 'a failure'
Illinois state Republican lawmakers responded to the Illinois Auditor General's report on the Lasalle Veterans' Home during a virtual news conference Friday — calling the Pritzker Administration a "failure."
Illinois state Republican lawmakers responded to the Illinois Auditor General's report on the Lasalle Veterans' Home during a virtual news conference Friday — calling the Pritzker Administration a "failure."
Pritzker orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen Illinois deputy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday.
Flags to fly at half-staff for fallen Knox County sheriff's deputy
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered that all flags fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday in honor and remembrance of Knox County Sheriff?s Deputy Nicholas Weist.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered that all flags fly at half-staff until sunset Saturday in honor and remembrance of Knox County Sheriff?s Deputy Nicholas Weist.
Illinois Republicans respond to LaSalle Veterans Home audit
State Republican lawmakers are responding to the Illinois auditor general?s report on the LaSalle Veterans? Home where 36 veterans died during the Covid-19 pandemic.
State Republican lawmakers are responding to the Illinois auditor general?s report on the LaSalle Veterans? Home where 36 veterans died during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Billionaire Ken Griffin donates $25M to Richard Irvin gubernatorial campaign
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin?s Republican gubernatorial bid.
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin?s Republican gubernatorial bid.
Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The report found that the state health department, "did not identify and respond to the seriousness of the outbreak," "did not offer any advice or assistance as to how to slow the spread within the facility," and did not offer to provide extra COVID rapid tests.
The report found that the state health department, "did not identify and respond to the seriousness of the outbreak," "did not offer any advice or assistance as to how to slow the spread within the facility," and did not offer to provide extra COVID rapid tests.
AUDIT: Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The Illinois Auditor General released a 100-page report on the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lasalle Veterans' Home ? which killed 36 people.
The Illinois Auditor General released a 100-page report on the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lasalle Veterans' Home ? which killed 36 people.
Pritzker, Lightfoot pledge to keep abortion access for Illinois residents
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to preserve abortion access for their constituents Tuesday less than a day after a Supreme Court document leaked that has thrown the future of Roe v. Wade into jeopardy.
Illinois 'will fight like hell' against overturning of Roe v. Wade decision, Pritzker says
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
Pritzker calls implications of SCOTUS reversing the Roe v. Wade decision 'terrifying'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
'Hell no!' Pritzker, Lightfoot react to report suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
Chicago announces bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
$113M in violence prevention funding opens for Illinois community organizations
The second round of Illinois violence prevention funding opened up Monday with $113 million available for community organizations across the state.
The second round of Illinois violence prevention funding opened up Monday with $113 million available for community organizations across the state.