Illinois reports $285 million in September sport bets

The latest numbers released by the Illinois Gaming Board show bettors in the state wagered more than $285 million on sports contests in September.

Lack of veto session won't stop work on budget, Pritzker says

Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Gov. Pritzker, staff test negative for COVID-19

Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.

Pritzker in isolation after possible exposure to COVID-19

Officials say the possible exposure happened during a meeting Monday in a large conference room at the governor's office.

Pritzker faces 'political reckoning' on the heels of graduated income tax failure
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Konkol gives his thoughts on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's leadership during the pandemic and the rejection of the "fair tax" amendment.

Pritzker says Madigan should step down as party chairman

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.

Pritzker: Blame 'Fair Tax' opponents for coming budget pain

“There will be cuts, and they will be painful,” said Pritzker during his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago.

Illinois voters reject 'Fair Tax' proposal

Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois’ flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.

Illinois 'fair tax' likely headed for rejection by voters
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Leslie Munger, former Republican Illinois comptroller, weighs in on the apparent decision by Illinois voters to reject the so-called "fair tax" amendement.

Illinois COVID-19 cases force entire state into mitigations

With the entire state scheduled to be under stricter rules regarding social interaction by Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday reported another near-record day for new infections of the coronavirus.

National Guard reports to Chicago in case of election unrest

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for potential election-related civil unrest.

COVID-19 crackdown now in 9 of 11 regions in Illinois

A region that encompasses central and west-central Illinois, including the capital of Springfield, became the latest Thursday to face restrictions on social interaction because of an elevated rate of positive tests for COVID-19.

Republican leaders ask Pritzker to justify his bar, restaurant plan

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that his administration is collecting and will make public the data to justify his COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining after Senate Republicans urged him to release the numbers.

IHSA allowing basketball season to move forward in November

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on Wednesday and provided the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season.

Lightfoot, Pritzker clash over coronavirus restrictions

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.

Gov. Pritzker places restrictions on indoor dining and drinking in Chicago

Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.