Pritzker endorses Lightfoot's new Chicago vaccine mandate, will he apply it statewide?
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot's latest vaccine mandate in Chicago, which makes patrons of bars, restaurants and other places of gathering prove they're vaccinated before entry.
New law says parents in Illinois no longer have to be notified before girls under 18 get abortions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday that repeals the Parental Notification Act of 1995, which required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday that repeals the Parental Notification Act of 1995, which required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure.
Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor against Pritzker
Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.
Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.
Pritzker announces plan to sell Chicago's Thompson Center
The Thompson Center in Chicago's Loop is being sold to the Prime Group for $70 million. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement on Wednesday saying the state could no longer afford the building.
The Thompson Center in Chicago's Loop is being sold to the Prime Group for $70 million. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement on Wednesday saying the state could no longer afford the building.
Gov. Pritzker announces plan to sell James R. Thompson Center
“Today I’m proud to announce that for the first time, we’re taking a massive step forward with a plan that will result in the sale of the Thompson Center and that will save taxpayers $800 million,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker.
“Today I’m proud to announce that for the first time, we’re taking a massive step forward with a plan that will result in the sale of the Thompson Center and that will save taxpayers $800 million,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Pritzker announces $45 million in grants available through Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced $45 million in funding for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program will be dedicated to community organizations that serve to protect neighborhoods most impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the war on drugs.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced $45 million in funding for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program will be dedicated to community organizations that serve to protect neighborhoods most impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the war on drugs.
President Pritzker? Illinois governor denies reports he's aiming for White House
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday contradicted a New York Times report that he's been talking behind-the-scenes about a possible campaign for president.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday contradicted a New York Times report that he's been talking behind-the-scenes about a possible campaign for president.
Pritzker denies report that he wants to run for president
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday contradicted a New York Times report that he has been talking behind the scenes about a possible campaign for president.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday contradicted a New York Times report that he has been talking behind the scenes about a possible campaign for president.
Pritzker signs law certifying midwives in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Tuesday that provides a pathway for midwives to be licensed and certified in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Tuesday that provides a pathway for midwives to be licensed and certified in Illinois.
Pritzker signs law certifying midwives in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Tuesday that provides a pathway for midwives to be licensed and certified in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Tuesday that provides a pathway for midwives to be licensed and certified in Illinois.
After tornado kills 6 at Amazon, governor says climate change may force building code changes
"We're all quite well aware that storms are getting more severe, that climate change is affecting businesses and homes and individuals all across the nation, not to mention here in Illinois, and if we need to strengthen those codes because of climate change, we should go do that," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
"We're all quite well aware that storms are getting more severe, that climate change is affecting businesses and homes and individuals all across the nation, not to mention here in Illinois, and if we need to strengthen those codes because of climate change, we should go do that," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for Illinois communities hit by storms, tornadoes
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties in central and downstate Illinois that were ravaged by recent storms and tornadoes.
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties in central and downstate Illinois that were ravaged by recent storms and tornadoes.
Lawsuit by Kankakee, McHenry counties to keep ICE detention center agreements has been dropped
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
Pritzker says Illinois mask mandate to stay in place amid rising COVID numbers
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois’ mask mandate is staying in place for now.
In light of the Omicron variant and increasing COVID-19 numbers, Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois’ mask mandate is staying in place for now.
Pritzker announces $300M in relief grants for childcare providers
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
Illinois lawmaker says Pritzker not doing enough to curb Chicago's rising violence
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
Gov. Pritzker lights menorah at Thompson Center to celebrate Hanukkah
Gov. Pritzker attended a celebration Monday morning to light the menorah at the Thompson Center.
Gov. Pritzker attended a celebration Monday morning to light the menorah at the Thompson Center.
Pritzker signs new congressional maps
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
Illinois prepared for potential unrest after Rittenhouse verdict, Pritzker says
Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois State Police are prepared for any potential unrest after the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois State Police are prepared for any potential unrest after the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois is prepared for potential unrest after Rittenhouse verdict
Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois State Police are prepared for any potential unrest after the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois State Police are prepared for any potential unrest after the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.