Illinois Gov. Pritzker seeks review of divestment in Russian interests

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked Illinois employee pension systems to review potential divestment in Russian assets after Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down as Illinois' top doctor

Illinois’ top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois politicians, including Gov. Pritzker, weigh in on Ukraine invasion

Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.

Pritzker announces homeowner relief for those impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

The Illinois governor's office announced a new housing relief program Wednesday afternoon, where eligible homeowners could receive up to $30,000.

Illinois Republican lawmaker sues after he's barred from House floor for not wearing a mask
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State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher, Illinois, says it's not fair that he and other representatives were barred from the Illinois house floor for not wearing masks.

School mask mandate: Illinois court dismisses Pritzker's appeal

An Illinois appellate court has blocked Governor J.B. Pritzker's appeal of a downstate judge's ruling over masks in schools. 

Pritzker slammed over pardon of arsonist
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A group of downstate representatives introduced a new bill in response to the controversial pardon of a convicted arsonist by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Pritzker insists most Illinois school districts must still make students, teachers wear masks

Gov. J.B. Pritzker insisted Wednesday that nearly all Illinois school districts must still make students, teachers and visitors wear masks — except for a few districts affected by a downstate court ruling on the issue.

Illinois high school students segregated for going maskless, bullied by their peers: report

After an Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order in early February preventing school districts from mandating masks, several high school students in Collinsville, Illinois, were looking forward to being in a classroom without face coverings for the first time in months.