Pritzker slammed over pardon of arsonist
A group of downstate representatives introduced a new bill in response to the controversial pardon of a convicted arsonist by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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.
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.
Gov. Pritzker says executive order requiring masks in schools is 'still in place'
Gov. JB Pritzker reacted to a bipartisan committee voting to block a state emergency rule that required districts to keep mask mandates in place.
Gov. JB Pritzker reacted to a bipartisan committee voting to block a state emergency rule that required districts to keep mask mandates in place.
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.
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.
Illinois lawmakers vote against renewing Pritzker's mask mandate for schools
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
Illinois lawmakers vote against renewing statewide mask mandate for schools
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
'Powerful conservative couple' donates big money to Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
Pritzker defends school mask mandates, fights to have temporary restraining order lifted
Gov. J.B. Pritzker forcefully defended school mask mandates Tuesday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker forcefully defended school mask mandates Tuesday.
Irvin campaign gets $20 million boost from billionaire Ken Griffin
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Irvin campaign gets $20 million boost from billionaire Ken Griffin
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
As mask battles continue, at least one Chicago-area school is going remote to avoid protests
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the governor's school mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning.
Student walkouts have been increasing since a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the governor's school mask mandate. Now some districts are taking steps to avoid in-school confrontations by switching to remote learning.
Illinois gubernatorial candidates debate Covid-19 pandemic policy
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on Covid-19 pandemic policy.
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on Covid-19 pandemic policy.
2 new Illinois retailers approved for SNAP recipients
Two new retailers have been approved for Illinois SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online, bringing the total to 11 across the state.
Two new retailers have been approved for Illinois SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online, bringing the total to 11 across the state.
Pritzker sets date for end of indoor mask mandate in Illinois
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
Pritzker sets end date for Illinois mask requirements
Illinois? indoor mask mandate will end for most public settings by Feb. 28, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Illinois? indoor mask mandate will end for most public settings by Feb. 28, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. Pritzker expected to lift statewide mask mandate amid decrease in hospitalizations
Gov. Pritzker is set to make an announcement Wednesday about easing the statewide mask mandate as COVID cases decrease in the state.
Gov. Pritzker is set to make an announcement Wednesday about easing the statewide mask mandate as COVID cases decrease in the state.
Pritzker promotes plan to curb inflation and help Illinoisans financially
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Chicago police nab 'ringleader' of smash-and-grab crew involved in at least 9 recent burglaries
Chicago police describe Tecarre Harper as a “prolific criminal” and said he has been targeting stores for months.
Chicago police describe Tecarre Harper as a “prolific criminal” and said he has been targeting stores for months.
Dan Ryan shooting upstages Pritzker’s announcement on efforts to make Chicago expressways safer
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update Monday on increased expressway patrols.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update Monday on increased expressway patrols.