Chicago considering bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Pritzker encourages Illinois residents to apply for over $150 million in utility assistance for families
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Wednesday encouraged families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Wednesday encouraged families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program.
From crime to QAnon — Pritzker and GOP follow national political scripts after parole board drama
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
Pritzker, Stratton endorse Illinois Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Pritzker says Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Pritzker launches initiative to improve behavioral health services for children
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
Illinois Tollway boss Jose Alvarez resigns from embattled state agency
The Chicago Sun-Times reported in 2020 that Jose Alvarez and Will Evans got their jobs from Gov. JB Pritzker after being “strongly endorsed” by a group that included John Hooker, a former ComEd lobbyist who became embroiled in a bribery scandal involving the utility and now-indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported in 2020 that Jose Alvarez and Will Evans got their jobs from Gov. JB Pritzker after being “strongly endorsed” by a group that included John Hooker, a former ComEd lobbyist who became embroiled in a bribery scandal involving the utility and now-indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Lightfoot acknowledges getting earful during Irish parade: 'there were some spirited comments'
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Some Illinois politicians jeered as parades return following pandemic hiatus
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.
Illinois lawmaker demands accountability in one of state's deadliest COVID outbreaks
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.
Pritzker announces more money to help rebuild infrastructure across Illinois
The governor said the funding will help local governments repair bridges, roads and more in various areas of the state.
The governor said the funding will help local governments repair bridges, roads and more in various areas of the state.
Pritzker announced $19.7 million in grants for Illinois museums
Pritzker's office said the grant will go towards improving facilities and developing new exhibits at museums across the state.
Pritzker's office said the grant will go towards improving facilities and developing new exhibits at museums across the state.
Illinois' fifth $250 million installment addressing local transportation needs announced
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a fifth $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a fifth $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.
These Illinois museums received a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments
Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Illinois candidates file for ballot spot in possibly the most expensive gubernatorial race in state history
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Illinois candidates file for spot on June ballot
Suburban businessman Gary Rabine was the first Republican candidate for governor to file for the June Primary Election Ballot Monday.
Suburban businessman Gary Rabine was the first Republican candidate for governor to file for the June Primary Election Ballot Monday.
Illinois candidates file for spot on June election ballot
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot. Hundreds stood in line in Springfield to submit their nominating petitions and to garner some campaign publicity.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot. Hundreds stood in line in Springfield to submit their nominating petitions and to garner some campaign publicity.
Pritzker after Madigan indictment: 'corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end'
"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.
"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker touts plans to lower costs of higher education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker touts plans to lower costs of higher education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is working to make college more affordable for working class families.