J.B. Pritzker

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that creates an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. 

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday that expands affordable housing across the state.

60,000 Chicago area kids will be given backpacks full of pencils, folders and more. It is the largest school supply distribution effort in our area.

"We are improving the lives of children across our state by giving them a new level of quality care by upskilling our early childhood workforce," Pritzker said. "We are providing educational opportunity for 5,600 people to earn degrees that will advance their careers."

Gov. Pritzker is encouraging everyone to mask up, whether or not they are vaccinated. 

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed four new laws on Tuesday that advance the rights of people in the LGBTQ+ community.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

Chicago officials released new details about a festival celebrating the city's diverse music scene.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.

Illinois reached another COVID-19 vaccination milestone this week. 

The Illinois National Guard will have to cut training and force time off if not reimbursed for providing security to the U.S. Capitol after the Jan. 6 attack, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.

With the coronavirus resurging in nearby states, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he reserves the right to order a new round of shutdowns.