New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents

Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.

Lightfoot, Pritzker celebrate post-pandemic economic recovery

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday. 

Pritzker announces more financial assistance for families seeking childcare

On Tuesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced more financial assistance for both families and providers that would allow kids to return to childcare programs that are affordable and of good quality.

Pritzker signs student-athlete compensation bill
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College athletes in Illinois can profit from endorsements and hire agents under a plan signed into law Tuesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Pritzker signs new Illinois law that allows college athletes to be paid

College athletes in Illinois can profit from endorsements and hire agents under a plan signed into law Tuesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Pritzker signs $42B state spending plan into law

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a $42 billion spending plan for Illinois on Thursday that includes $2.5 billion in spending from a multiyear federal relief package.

Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday a new $10 million promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
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After the General Assembly failed to pass his 900-page clean energy proposal, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he still hopes it will soon become law.

Juneteenth now an official state holiday in Illinois
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.

Elected Chicago school board bill sent to Pritzker
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Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass energy bill

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.

Exelon threatens to close 2 Illinois power plants after state lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
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On Wednesday, Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.

Illinois makes Juneteenth an official state holiday
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.

Juneteenth becomes an official state holiday in Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.

Pritzker activates National Guard to respond to chemical fire in Winnebago County

Governor JB Pritzker has activated the Illinois State Emergency Operation Center in Springfield and the Illinois National Guard to respond to a large chemical fire in Winnebago County.