Illinois offering childcare help, bonuses for workers
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The state of Illinois will be offering three months of free childcare to some parents starting in October.

Senate passes energy bill, Pritzker to sign it into law
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The new law will raise residents? utility bills by up to $180 a year ? in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.

Pritzker dedicates Ray Castro Plaza at National Museum of Mexican Art

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the Ray Castro Parking Lot Plaza at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Parking lot plaza dedicated at National Museum of Mexican Art
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the Ray Castro Parking Lot Plaza at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Springfield Agenda: Ethics and Energy
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Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.

Pullman National Monument officials opens in Chicago
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Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin joined community leaders Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument.

Pritzker vows to protect abortion rights in Illinois

"Shame on those Texas lawmakers for taking away, not just women’s rights, but women’s health."

Pritzker comes out swinging, blasts new abortion law in Texas

"An attack on reproductive freedom in Texas is an attack on reproductive freedom in Illinois and every state across the country."

Illinois lawmakers close to approving energy deal

Critics complain it could cost consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher electric bills.

State legislators close to energy deal
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Illinois lawmakers meeting in a special session say they are close to an agreement on new energy legislation.

Pritzker issues indoor mask mandate, vaccine mandate for school staff and healthcare workers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced an indoor mask mandate for Illinois starting Monday and a vaccine mandate for all school staff from Pre-K through college effective Sep. 5.

Pritzker, Chicago reporter clash over COVID-19 'misinformation'

"We need to protect the people in our communities. Parents, grandparents, teachers — you are working against that. And it is extremely upsetting for all of us who are trying to keep the rest of the state safe," Pritzker told the Chicago reporter.