Governor Pritzker rejects bankruptcy idea to get out of pension debt
A suggestion by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that states like Illinois could file for bankruptcy to get out from under heavy public employee pension debt was rejected Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
A suggestion by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that states like Illinois could file for bankruptcy to get out from under heavy public employee pension debt was rejected Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
When and how to reopen Illinois amid coronavirus pandemic
In his coronavirus briefing on Monday, President Donald Trump seemed to question a key component of the plan his science advisers drew up for re-opening the country.
In his coronavirus briefing on Monday, President Donald Trump seemed to question a key component of the plan his science advisers drew up for re-opening the country.
New shipment of PPE arriving in Illinois on Monday, as governor cites competition for supplies
The state of Illinois has arranged another shipment of PPE which will arrive on Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker said.
The state of Illinois has arranged another shipment of PPE which will arrive on Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker said.
National Guard dispatched to Park Forest home for developmentally disabled with 110 cases
The National Guard is being called to help out at a home for the developmentally disabled in Park Forest where 110 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
The National Guard is being called to help out at a home for the developmentally disabled in Park Forest where 110 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, and downstate notices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state’s race against the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who live in central and southern Illinois have noticed he’s done it almost exclusively from Chicago.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state’s race against the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who live in central and southern Illinois have noticed he’s done it almost exclusively from Chicago.
Pritzker and leaders of 6 Midwest states partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Pritzker says governors, not Trump, will decide when to reopen their states
On a day when Democratic governors on the East and West coasts formed regional alliances to decide together how and when to re-open their states, President Donald Trump declared he has, "ultimate authority" to overrule them.
On a day when Democratic governors on the East and West coasts formed regional alliances to decide together how and when to re-open their states, President Donald Trump declared he has, "ultimate authority" to overrule them.
Republicans, Pritzker spar over Illinois unemployment system overload
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
Pritzker grants commutations amid coronavirus pandemic
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has recently been using his clemency power to commute sentences for some Illinois prisoners amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has recently been using his clemency power to commute sentences for some Illinois prisoners amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois governor recommends canceling large summer events due to COVID-19
We're now getting an idea of just how long the coronavirus shut downs will last.
We're now getting an idea of just how long the coronavirus shut downs will last.
Trump, Pritzker trade war of words over protective gear
As the battle against COVID-19 ramps up this week and Illinois residents are encouraged to stay inside, especially on Tuesday when 70s are in the forecast, the battle between President Donald Trump and Governor JB Pritzker is also heating up.
As the battle against COVID-19 ramps up this week and Illinois residents are encouraged to stay inside, especially on Tuesday when 70s are in the forecast, the battle between President Donald Trump and Governor JB Pritzker is also heating up.
Trump signals openness to more stimulus checks, blasts ‘complaining’ Pritzker
President Trump signaled he'd be open to the government sending out an additional round of stimulus checks to Americans, saying: "I like the concept of it." He added that the current round of stimulus money should be distributed within two weeks.
President Trump signaled he'd be open to the government sending out an additional round of stimulus checks to Americans, saying: "I like the concept of it." He added that the current round of stimulus money should be distributed within two weeks.
Illinois coronavirus cases rise to 11,256; total number of deaths now 274
Illinois now has 11,256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 274 total deaths, officials announced Sunday.
Illinois now has 11,256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 274 total deaths, officials announced Sunday.
Illinois governor commutes sentence of jailed cancer patient
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker commuted the sentence of a suburban Chicago man with cancer who was serving four years in prison for ordering 42 pounds of chocolate infused with the main psychoactive component in marijuana.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker commuted the sentence of a suburban Chicago man with cancer who was serving four years in prison for ordering 42 pounds of chocolate infused with the main psychoactive component in marijuana.
Class action lawsuit calls on Pritzker to release prisoners at risk of COVID-19
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Gov. Pritzker tabs his sister — a former Obama aide — for COVID-19 relief
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker respond to President Trump's criticism of COVID-19 response
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pritzker issues 'stay at home' order to Illinois residents
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
PHOTO: Amid coronavirus closure, Illinois pizza place posts vulgar message to Pritzker
This pizza comes with a side of controversy.
This pizza comes with a side of controversy.