Erich 'Mancow' Muller announces run for Illinois governor: report

'Mancow' had teased his candidacy in 2020, saying his platform would focus on school choice, bringing back school prayer, reducing property taxes and loosening gun laws.

Pritzker to work remotely after close contact with employee who tested positive for COVID

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will work remotely after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.

Pritzker announces new resources to fight COVID-19

The new moves come as Illinois sees the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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.

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.

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.

Pritzker announces plan to sell Chicago's Thompson Center
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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.

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. 

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.

Pritzker denies report that he wants to run for president
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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.

Pritzker signs law certifying midwives in Illinois
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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.