New Illinois bills aim to combat carjackings, vehicle thefts
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
Pritzker signs bills to combat carjackings, thefts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Democrats respond to Texas governor's comments on Chicago
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
'Corrupt hellhole': Republican candidates for Illinois governor debate Chicago crime
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan hopes to flip state red
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
Illinois becomes first state in the Midwest to make ghost guns illegal
The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill aimed at eliminating the unserialized firearms.
The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill aimed at eliminating the unserialized firearms.
Illinois bans 'ghost guns,' becoming first Midwestern state to do so
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Wednesday making "ghost guns" illegal in Illinois.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Wednesday making "ghost guns" illegal in Illinois.
Chicago-area residents to see break on electric bill next month thanks to new law
Electricity consumers in the Chicago area next month will start collecting a billion-dollar break on their utility bills.
Electricity consumers in the Chicago area next month will start collecting a billion-dollar break on their utility bills.
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.