Pritzker expected to extend evictions moratorium

Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to extend Illinois’ evictions moratorium before it expires at the end of the week, his office said Thursday.

Pritzker touts U of I saliva test as possible ‘game changer’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a University of Illinois saliva test on Wednesday as a potential “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19.

Eviction risk of 250K Cook County homes if state doesn’t extend moratorium, Sheriff Dart warns

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Wednesday urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the state’s evictions moratorium past the expiration date this weekend as residents await funding assistance that is still being doled out.

Illinois imposes new COVID-19 rules after spike in cases

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced fresh restrictions Sunday for southwestern Illinois after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

Pritzker announces business aid with Illinois COVID-19 dead at 7,672

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state is distributing $46 million to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois Supreme Court consolidates lawsuits on Pritzker orders

The Illinois Supreme Court declined to take on a downstate legal battle over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s coronavirus-related orders on Tuesday, moving the case to Sangamon County and consolidating it with a similar challenge.

Pritzker rule would fine businesses that violate mask order

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that public health officials may issue fines to Illinois businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Illinois lawmaker calls for Gov. Pritzker to be held in contempt over coronavirus measures

A Republican state representative in Illinois filed a petition Wednesday calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be held in contempt for supposedly violating a court ruling when he issued two executive orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Illinois launches $5-million ad campaign to encourage mask wearing

Illinois launched a $5 million advertising campaign on Monday to remind people to cover their faces in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has had a resurgence in the state since Gov. J.B. Pritzker loosened restrictions to help the state’s suffering economy.

Uptick in COVID cases puts 11 Illinois counties in 'warning level'

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration on Friday urged additional vigilance by local officials in 11 counties where there are upticks in COVID-19 cases.

Illinois to shift teens in state custody to smaller centers

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a plan Friday to move teenagers in state custody to small regional residential centers with a variety of services closer to their homes.

Federal prosecutors seeking records on Cook County property tax appeals, including Pritzker mansion

Federal prosecutors are seeking records on more than 100 property tax appeal cases in Cook County, including one owned by Gov. JB Pritzker. In that case, Pritzker got a tax break on a mansion next door to his house by having the toilets removed. He repaid the county $330,000.

Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for all Illinois schools

Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.

Bowling alleys sue Pritzker over number of occupants allowed inside their establishments

A group of bowling alley operators are the latest to challenge Governor JB Pritzker's pandemic rules in court. They complain the number of bowlers allowed inside is way too low.