Illinois gubernatorial candidates debate Covid-19 pandemic policy
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on Covid-19 pandemic policy.
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on Covid-19 pandemic policy.
2 new Illinois retailers approved for SNAP recipients
Two new retailers have been approved for Illinois SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online, bringing the total to 11 across the state.
Two new retailers have been approved for Illinois SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online, bringing the total to 11 across the state.
Pritzker sets date for end of indoor mask mandate in Illinois
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
The reason for the end to the indoor mask mandate is because of declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Gov. Pritzker said.
Pritzker sets end date for Illinois mask requirements
Illinois? indoor mask mandate will end for most public settings by Feb. 28, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Illinois? indoor mask mandate will end for most public settings by Feb. 28, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. Pritzker expected to lift statewide mask mandate amid decrease in hospitalizations
Gov. Pritzker is set to make an announcement Wednesday about easing the statewide mask mandate as COVID cases decrease in the state.
Gov. Pritzker is set to make an announcement Wednesday about easing the statewide mask mandate as COVID cases decrease in the state.
Pritzker promotes plan to curb inflation and help Illinoisans financially
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Chicago police nab 'ringleader' of smash-and-grab crew involved in at least 9 recent burglaries
Chicago police describe Tecarre Harper as a “prolific criminal” and said he has been targeting stores for months.
Chicago police describe Tecarre Harper as a “prolific criminal” and said he has been targeting stores for months.
Dan Ryan shooting upstages Pritzker’s announcement on efforts to make Chicago expressways safer
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update Monday on increased expressway patrols.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update Monday on increased expressway patrols.
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.