Pritzker celebrates passage of state budget as critics pounce
While critics complain the new state budget is actually a half-billion dollars out of balance, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took a victory lap Tuesday afternoon.
While critics complain the new state budget is actually a half-billion dollars out of balance, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took a victory lap Tuesday afternoon.
Pritzker celebrates passage of Illinois budget
While critics complain the new state budget is actually a half billion dollars out of balance, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a victory lap Tuesday afternoon. FOX 32's Mike Flannery has the latest.
While critics complain the new state budget is actually a half billion dollars out of balance, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a victory lap Tuesday afternoon. FOX 32's Mike Flannery has the latest.
Pritzker touts Illinois tourism campaign 'Time to Drive' despite current gas prices
The $6 million Illinois tourism campaign Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled this month, “Time for Me to Drive,” ignores a key factor: The state’s price for gas is among the highest in the country.
The $6 million Illinois tourism campaign Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled this month, “Time for Me to Drive,” ignores a key factor: The state’s price for gas is among the highest in the country.
Pritzker announces $20.7B infrastructure plan to improve Illinois roads, bridges
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday a multi-year plan and investment to improve the conditions of state roads and bridges under his Rebuild Illinois plan.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday a multi-year plan and investment to improve the conditions of state roads and bridges under his Rebuild Illinois plan.
Pritzker: Vaccinated people in Illinois no longer need to wear masks, social distance in most settings
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Pritzker says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen May 14; Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan starting Friday, May 14.
Auto manufacturing plant coming to Joliet, bringing over 700 jobs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday the Lion Electric Company will open its first United States automobile manufacturing plant in Joliet.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday the Lion Electric Company will open its first United States automobile manufacturing plant in Joliet.
Thousands of unemployed Illinois residents waiting on call back from IDES
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Pritzker announces Request for Proposals for sale of the Thompson Center
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Illinois evictions moratorium extended through May 29
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
Pritzker to unveil plan for Illinois to run on 100% clean energy by 2050
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a clean-energy plan that beefs up consumer protections and addresses ethics issues in the wake of the ComEd scandal.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a clean-energy plan that beefs up consumer protections and addresses ethics issues in the wake of the ComEd scandal.
GOP cries ‘flip-flop’ on Pritzker, wants independent map
Illinois Republicans pounced on Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday for his seeming change of heart on how legislative districts are drawn, urging the reform-minded governor to seize an opportunity to make a dent in the state’s long-reviled history of corruption.
Illinois Republicans pounced on Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday for his seeming change of heart on how legislative districts are drawn, urging the reform-minded governor to seize an opportunity to make a dent in the state’s long-reviled history of corruption.
Debate erupts after U.S. Census delivers bad news for Illinois
A politically charged debate erupted across Illinois after the U.S. Census showed the state endured a net decline of 7,835 residents in a total population 12.8 million.
A politically charged debate erupted across Illinois after the U.S. Census showed the state endured a net decline of 7,835 residents in a total population 12.8 million.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
CDC expected to relax guidance on wearing masks outdoors
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
Pritzker activates National Guard for Chicago ahead of Derek Chauvin verdict
Members of the Illinois National Guard will begin deploying to Chicago on Tuesday as a verdict is expected soon in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Members of the Illinois National Guard will begin deploying to Chicago on Tuesday as a verdict is expected soon in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Pritzker and Lightfoot booed at Chicago White Sox home opener, video shows
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot were greeted by a chorus of boos as they walked onto the field ahead of the first pitch. See the video, here:
Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot were greeted by a chorus of boos as they walked onto the field ahead of the first pitch. See the video, here:
Pritzker signs firefighter pension bill that Lightfoot slams as 'backroom' deal
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.
Pritzker offers up Guaranteed Rate Field, Wrigley Field for 2021 All-Star Game
Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered up Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field for the 2021 All-Star Game after the MLB announced the game would not take place in Atlanta.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered up Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field for the 2021 All-Star Game after the MLB announced the game would not take place in Atlanta.
Illinois man whose murder conviction was commuted by Pritzker now free
A man whose sentence for a 1990 double murder was commuted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker after allegations he was tortured into confessing to the crime was freed Friday.
A man whose sentence for a 1990 double murder was commuted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker after allegations he was tortured into confessing to the crime was freed Friday.