Pritzker launches initiative to improve behavioral health services for children

“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”

Illinois Tollway boss Jose Alvarez resigns from embattled state agency

The Chicago Sun-Times reported in 2020 that Jose Alvarez and Will Evans got their jobs from Gov. JB Pritzker after being “strongly endorsed” by a group that included John Hooker, a former ComEd lobbyist who became embroiled in a bribery scandal involving the utility and now-indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

Some Illinois politicians jeered as parades return following pandemic hiatus
video

Video posted online by critics of JB Pritzker suggest the Illinois governor was booed at points along Sunday's South Side Irish Parade. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also admitted Monday she received an earful along the route.

Pritzker announced $19.7 million in grants for Illinois museums
video

Pritzker's office said the grant will go towards improving facilities and developing new exhibits at museums across the state.

Illinois' fifth $250 million installment addressing local transportation needs announced

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a fifth $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.

These Illinois museums received a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments

Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday. 

Illinois candidates file for spot on June ballot
video

Suburban businessman Gary Rabine was the first Republican candidate for governor to file for the June Primary Election Ballot Monday.

Illinois candidates file for spot on June election ballot
video

Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot. Hundreds stood in line in Springfield to submit their nominating petitions and to garner some campaign publicity.

Pritzker after Madigan indictment: 'corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end'

"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker seeks review of divestment in Russian interests

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked Illinois employee pension systems to review potential divestment in Russian assets after Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down as Illinois' top doctor

Illinois’ top doctor, Ngozi Ezike, who was a key figure amid the coronavirus pandemic, is stepping down as leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health.