Illinois residents urged to mitigate coronavirus spread amid spike in cases
After another record-breaking day in Illinois for new coronavirus infections this weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again implored residents to do all they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the untreatable virus.
After another record-breaking day in Illinois for new coronavirus infections this weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again implored residents to do all they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the untreatable virus.
Curfew goes into effect in Chicago for non-essential businesses
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
Gov. Pritzker announces additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts for Region 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Illinois starts planning for COVID-19 vaccine as cases surge
While battling a recalcitrant coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday started laying plans for distributing a safe and effective vaccine.
While battling a recalcitrant coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday started laying plans for distributing a safe and effective vaccine.
Chicago officials, Pritzker warn of 2nd coronavirus wave
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago officials warned Monday of “worrying trends” in increased COVID-19 cases, calling it a second wave that could trigger additional restrictions to curb the spread.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago officials warned Monday of “worrying trends” in increased COVID-19 cases, calling it a second wave that could trigger additional restrictions to curb the spread.
Supporters, opponents debate Illinois 'fair tax'
An online forum featured two foes of changing Illinois's current flat income tax and two supporters of imposing a higher rate on higher earners. The tax rate now is 4.95 percent on everyone.
An online forum featured two foes of changing Illinois's current flat income tax and two supporters of imposing a higher rate on higher earners. The tax rate now is 4.95 percent on everyone.
Ending cash bail, more rehab part of Pritzker's prison plan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced proposals to end cash bail, change theft and drug-crime sentencing to give criminals opportunities to escape addiction and creating more rehabilitation options to reduce long sentences.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced proposals to end cash bail, change theft and drug-crime sentencing to give criminals opportunities to escape addiction and creating more rehabilitation options to reduce long sentences.
Pritzker among 12 Democratic governors vowing that all votes will be counted
Twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement on Wednesday defending American democracy, vowing that every valid ballot will be counted in the election after President Donald Trump sowed distrust during the first presidential debate.
Twelve Democratic governors issued a joint statement on Wednesday defending American democracy, vowing that every valid ballot will be counted in the election after President Donald Trump sowed distrust during the first presidential debate.
Gov. Pritzker to isolate for 2 weeks after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks at home after a member of his administration tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks at home after a member of his administration tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
Illinois leaders decry charges in Breonna Taylor case
Illinois officials disparaged a Kentucky grand jury’s decision on Wednesday to bring no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, but they asked anyone participating in local protests in response to be peaceful.
Illinois officials disparaged a Kentucky grand jury’s decision on Wednesday to bring no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, but they asked anyone participating in local protests in response to be peaceful.
National Guard deployed in Chicago after charges announced in Breonna Taylor’s death
The Illinois National Guard on Wednesday was deployed in Chicago at the heels of multiple protests regarding the charges in the death of Breonna Taylor by police.
The Illinois National Guard on Wednesday was deployed in Chicago at the heels of multiple protests regarding the charges in the death of Breonna Taylor by police.
Illinois best in COVID testing, Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday continued to champion Illinois as a leader in testing for COVID-19 during a period when he faces some of the sharpest criticism for his social restrictions to stop the virus.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday continued to champion Illinois as a leader in testing for COVID-19 during a period when he faces some of the sharpest criticism for his social restrictions to stop the virus.
After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
'Let us play!': Illinois high school athletes rally for fall sports in Chicago
Parents and players protested Saturday outside a state building in Chicago, pleading with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lift his fall ban on some popular high school sports.
Parents and players protested Saturday outside a state building in Chicago, pleading with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lift his fall ban on some popular high school sports.
Unions rally at the Thompson Center, calling on Gov. Pritzker to help settle their contract with UIC hospital
FOX3 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX3 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Pritzker concerned about 2020 election, wants action
Governor JB Pritzker warns the Illinois State Board of Elections is not doing enough to prepare for November, and he fears some voters could end up "disenfranchised."
Governor JB Pritzker warns the Illinois State Board of Elections is not doing enough to prepare for November, and he fears some voters could end up "disenfranchised."
Pritzker warns of budget cuts, layoffs amid pandemic
Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to cut about $2 billion from the current state budget and warns some public employees could lose their jobs, including police and firefighters.
Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to cut about $2 billion from the current state budget and warns some public employees could lose their jobs, including police and firefighters.
Government layoffs possible unless state gets more COVID-19 relief money, Pritzker says
Governor JB Pritzker is warning that state and local governments could soon be forced to cut thousands of government employees unless Congress and President Donald Trump send cash.
Governor JB Pritzker is warning that state and local governments could soon be forced to cut thousands of government employees unless Congress and President Donald Trump send cash.
'We've now lost 8,000 lives to COVID-19'; Illinois reports 1,880 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Sunday 1,880 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 11 additional confirmed deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Sunday 1,880 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 11 additional confirmed deaths.
‘Utility accountability’ centerpiece of clean-energy outline for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday provided a substantive look at how he wants to make Illinois a completely renewable-energy state by 2050 with tighter controls on utility companies amid an influence-peddling scheme involving ComEd.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday provided a substantive look at how he wants to make Illinois a completely renewable-energy state by 2050 with tighter controls on utility companies amid an influence-peddling scheme involving ComEd.