Illinois Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate

"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.

Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate
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"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.

'You didn't care for Lollapalooza': Critics hit Pritzker after mask mandate for Illinois schools
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.

Pritzker requiring masks in Illinois schools
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that masks must be worn in schools across Illinois this fall.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs new gun control law
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The governor signed the bill in Aurora alongside gun-safety advocates and family members of those killed in mass shootings.

Chicago group supplying students with back-to-school necessities

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.

Illinois investing $200 million in early childhood workforce

"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."

Pritzker signs legislation advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Illinois

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

COVID concerns as Lollapalooza nears
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With Lollapalooza less than two days away, Dr. Allison Arwady Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker share messages on COVID-19 cases associated with the music festival.