Exelon/ComEd bailout could cost taxpayers $700 million
Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?
Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?
Illinois set to fully reopen on Friday
Friday is the big day and places are getting ready, such as the hotel industry gearing up for the exciting changes.
Friday is the big day and places are getting ready, such as the hotel industry gearing up for the exciting changes.
JB Pritzker flips on map promise, signs Democrats' version
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a law establishing legislative district maps to govern elections for the next 10 years after promising as a candidate that he would veto maps drawn by politicians.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a law establishing legislative district maps to govern elections for the next 10 years after promising as a candidate that he would veto maps drawn by politicians.
Gov. Pritzker releases Phase 5 guidelines as Illinois prepares to fully reopen next week
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which goes into effect on June 11.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which goes into effect on June 11.
Chicago to join rest of Illinois in fully reopening on June 11
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that the City of Chicago will join Illinois in progressing to Phase 5 of reopening on June 11.
Illinois residents leaving the state in droves, data shows
Data shows the state of Illinois is losing residents, big time. So where are all these people and their tax dollars going?
Data shows the state of Illinois is losing residents, big time. So where are all these people and their tax dollars going?
Lightfoot hopes to persuade House to rewrite or reject state Senate plan for elected school board
Mayor Lightfoot Wednesday launched a last-ditch effort to persuade the Illinois House to reject a State Senate plan to have Chicago voters elect members of the Board of Education.
Mayor Lightfoot Wednesday launched a last-ditch effort to persuade the Illinois House to reject a State Senate plan to have Chicago voters elect members of the Board of Education.
Illinois on track for full reopening on June 11
Illinois is just about ready to fully reopen the state.
Illinois is just about ready to fully reopen the state.
Illinois businesses serving alcohol can now offer a free drink to vaccinated patrons
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
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.