Increased patrols net dozens of arrests in expressway shootings, Pritzker says
Joined by Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly, Gov. JB Pritzker said about a dozen people have been arrested for expressway shootings recently.
Joined by Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly, Gov. JB Pritzker said about a dozen people have been arrested for expressway shootings recently.
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order for mask mandates in 140 school districts
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
Illinois governor's race: Aurora mayor accuses Pritzker of being soft on crime
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
Pritzker budget proposal: Tax break on gasoline, groceries; funds to protect crime witnesses
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
Pritzker 2023 budget proposal: Tax break on gasoline, groceries; funds to protect crime witnesses
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker?s proposed 2023 budget includes, for the first time, state funds to protect crime witnesses.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker?s proposed 2023 budget includes, for the first time, state funds to protect crime witnesses.
Pritzker budget proposal includes tax break on gasoline and groceries, property tax rebate
The Illinois governor proposed several tax breaks Wednesday involving taxes on gasoline and groceries and a rebate of property taxes for low-to-moderate-income homeowners.
The Illinois governor proposed several tax breaks Wednesday involving taxes on gasoline and groceries and a rebate of property taxes for low-to-moderate-income homeowners.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker presents annual budget plan amid winter storm
“Painstaking work has been done ... over the last 3 years to diligently and meticulously reverse the irresponsible decisions of the past and ensure that responsible budgeting would become the rule, not the exception.”
“Painstaking work has been done ... over the last 3 years to diligently and meticulously reverse the irresponsible decisions of the past and ensure that responsible budgeting would become the rule, not the exception.”
Pritzker to give Illinois budget address Wednesday despite major snowstorm
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Pritzker to deliver budget address Wednesday despite snow storm
The Illinois General Assembly canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and high wind gusts to the region.
The Illinois General Assembly canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and high wind gusts to the region.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to give state budget address despite snowstorm
In a preview of what he's expected to say Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signaled a series of temporary tax breaks may be coming.
In a preview of what he's expected to say Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signaled a series of temporary tax breaks may be coming.
Winter Storm Warning: Pritzker issues disaster declaration for Illinois ahead of snowstorm
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration for the entire state Tuesday as a massive winter storm was poised to sock parts of the Chicago area with almost a foot of snow.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration for the entire state Tuesday as a massive winter storm was poised to sock parts of the Chicago area with almost a foot of snow.
Gov. Pritzker to offer relief on groceries, gas, property taxes
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to use his annual budget address Wednesday to offer consumers relief from soaring inflation by lifting or rebating some of the biggest pains in the pocketbook — taxes paid in the grocery checkout line, at the gas pump and to the property tax collector.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to use his annual budget address Wednesday to offer consumers relief from soaring inflation by lifting or rebating some of the biggest pains in the pocketbook — taxes paid in the grocery checkout line, at the gas pump and to the property tax collector.
Pritzker, Lightfoot attacked by Illinois gubernatorial candidates in first TV ads
Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor unveiled their first television commercials of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, hitting the dominant issue so far: the rising rate of violent crime across the state.
Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor unveiled their first television commercials of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, hitting the dominant issue so far: the rising rate of violent crime across the state.
Pritzker reaches agreement with teachers unions on COVID sick days
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
New Illinois abortion center will also service out-of-state residents
With abortion access increasingly restricted across much of the South and Midwest, two Illinois clinics near St. Louis announced Friday that they set up a logistics center to help abortion seekers get to their clinics and help them pay for it.
With abortion access increasingly restricted across much of the South and Midwest, two Illinois clinics near St. Louis announced Friday that they set up a logistics center to help abortion seekers get to their clinics and help them pay for it.
Pritzker not ready to reduce COVID mitigations despite declining infection numbers
Illinois’ top health official cast more cold water Wednesday on dreams of Covid-19 fading away anytime soon.
Illinois’ top health official cast more cold water Wednesday on dreams of Covid-19 fading away anytime soon.
Pritzker scolds Republican candidate for not yet answering questions from media
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday scolded a newly announced Republican gubernatorial candidate for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday scolded a newly announced Republican gubernatorial candidate for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.
Gov. Pritzker provides update on COVID-19
Illinois? top health officials cast more cold water Wednesday on dreams of Covid-19 fading away anytime soon.
Illinois? top health officials cast more cold water Wednesday on dreams of Covid-19 fading away anytime soon.
Pritzker scolds newly announced Republican candidate for declining to appear in public
Gov. Pritzker scolded a newly announced Republic candidate Wednesday afternoon for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.
Gov. Pritzker scolded a newly announced Republic candidate Wednesday afternoon for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.
Aurora mayor announces run for Illinois governor: 'Defund the police is dumb'
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin posted a video Monday afternoon announcing he will run as a Republican for governor of Illinois.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin posted a video Monday afternoon announcing he will run as a Republican for governor of Illinois.