Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Pritzker lifts mask requirement for Illinois public transportation
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
New $30M ad campaign showcases Illinois as the 'Middle of Everything'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois launches new $30M ad campaign to boost tourism
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois launches new tourism campaign, highlighting cultural landmarks
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others unveiled a new tourism ad campaign for the state on Monday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others unveiled a new tourism ad campaign for the state on Monday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the rollout of new Illinois tourism campaign
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois as the ?Middle of Everything."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois as the ?Middle of Everything."
Pritzker, students, lawmakers celebrate record investment in youth development programs
The fiscal year 2023 budget includes historic increases in education funding, violence prevention, and youth mental health programs.
The fiscal year 2023 budget includes historic increases in education funding, violence prevention, and youth mental health programs.
Illinois lawmakers approve $46.5 billion budget with tax relief for residents
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
Illinois budget allows for breaks on gas and groceries
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Illinois budget: $1.8 billion tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Vaxxed Illinois teachers to get paid COVID-19 leave under bill Pritzker plans to sign
Handing a win to the Chicago Teachers Union, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is planning to sign into law a measure that will allow fully vaccinated teachers and other school employees to take COVID-19 related paid time off without burning up sick days.
Handing a win to the Chicago Teachers Union, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is planning to sign into law a measure that will allow fully vaccinated teachers and other school employees to take COVID-19 related paid time off without burning up sick days.
Defendants on home confinement now get 2 days a week to roam freely, and some are getting in trouble
A little-known provision of the SAFE-T Act — the criminal justice reform law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed last year — now requires that criminal defendants who are on home confinement while awaiting trial must be given a minimum of two days a week to move freely, without being actively monitored.
A little-known provision of the SAFE-T Act — the criminal justice reform law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed last year — now requires that criminal defendants who are on home confinement while awaiting trial must be given a minimum of two days a week to move freely, without being actively monitored.
Law heading for governor's desk would require life-saving equipment along Lake Michigan
"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.
"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.
Illinois bill granting paid COVID leave for vaccinated teachers awaits Pritzker's signature
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers in now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature.
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers in now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature.
COVID-19 paid leave for vaccinated teachers clears Illinois General Assembly
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers is now awaiting Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's signature.
A bill granting paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers is now awaiting Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's signature.
Illinois State Police celebrate agency's 100th anniversary
The first class of troopers consisted of just eight individuals driving leftover World War I motorcycles. ISP is now nearly 3,000 strong and has expanded its services to include forensic testing, cybersecurity and disaster response.
The first class of troopers consisted of just eight individuals driving leftover World War I motorcycles. ISP is now nearly 3,000 strong and has expanded its services to include forensic testing, cybersecurity and disaster response.
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.