Pritzker kicks in $51.5M more for taxes initiative
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is contributing an additional $51.5 million to a ballot initiative committee backing his constitutional amendment that would dump the state’s flat-rate income tax structure in favor of one that takes a bigger bite from the wealthy.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is contributing an additional $51.5 million to a ballot initiative committee backing his constitutional amendment that would dump the state’s flat-rate income tax structure in favor of one that takes a bigger bite from the wealthy.
Judge rules Pritzker’s coronavirus order exceeded authority
The impact of Thursday’s ruling by a judge from southern Illinois’ Clay County wasn’t immediately clear as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office maintains other courts have upheld his orders.
The impact of Thursday’s ruling by a judge from southern Illinois’ Clay County wasn’t immediately clear as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office maintains other courts have upheld his orders.
Trump pens letter criticizing Lightfoot, Pritzker on Chicago gun violence
A new battle of words is brewing between President Donald Trump and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker.
A new battle of words is brewing between President Donald Trump and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker.
Pritzker supports making Juneteenth official Illinois holiday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will work with the General Assembly to pass a law commemorating Juneteenth as an official state holiday for years to come, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will work with the General Assembly to pass a law commemorating Juneteenth as an official state holiday for years to come, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Massive expansion of vote-by-mail approved in Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday approved a massive expansion in voting by mail, a plan derided by Republicans nationally.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday approved a massive expansion in voting by mail, a plan derided by Republicans nationally.
GOP sues Pritzker seeking exemption from 10-person limit on public gatherings
Illinois’ Democratic governor was sued Monday by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings.
Illinois’ Democratic governor was sued Monday by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings.
Pritzker signs $43-billion Illinois budget reliant on federal grant
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Wednesday an Illinois budget heavily reliant on federal assistance because of revenue lost to COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social interaction.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Wednesday an Illinois budget heavily reliant on federal assistance because of revenue lost to COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social interaction.
Pritzker attends Maywood Day of Action, calls for racial justice
Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a moment of silence Sunday to honor black people who have lost their lives at the hands of police.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a moment of silence Sunday to honor black people who have lost their lives at the hands of police.
Pritzker, Trump spar over rhetoric on response to protests
Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about the ongoing squabble between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about the ongoing squabble between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
Pritzker: Illinois to enter third phase of reopening plan on Friday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on Friday, the state will move to the third phase of his five-stage recovery plan, meaning manufacturing and retail business will resume, there will be outdoor dining and small social gatherings.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on Friday, the state will move to the third phase of his five-stage recovery plan, meaning manufacturing and retail business will resume, there will be outdoor dining and small social gatherings.
Pritzker expected to sign new order extending coronavirus protections
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a new statewide stay-at-home order extending coronavirus protections Friday. But the new order is going to look much different moving forward. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery on what it means.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a new statewide stay-at-home order extending coronavirus protections Friday. But the new order is going to look much different moving forward. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery on what it means.
Illinois lawmaker pushing for ballot referendum that would let voters remove Pritzker from office
A Republican lawmaker says he will try to put something on this fall's ballot that has never been there before: a referendum giving Illinois voters a chance to fire their governor.
A Republican lawmaker says he will try to put something on this fall's ballot that has never been there before: a referendum giving Illinois voters a chance to fire their governor.
Governor Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening
With coronavirus-related restrictions set to be loosened this week in almost all of Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday released his most detailed guidelines yet for businesses and organizations planning to reopen.
With coronavirus-related restrictions set to be loosened this week in almost all of Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday released his most detailed guidelines yet for businesses and organizations planning to reopen.
Trump says churches should reopen this weekend, Pritzker and Lightfoot say no
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
President Donald Trump is ordering all churches and places of worship to reopen this Memorial Day weekend. But that order will have little effect in Illinois.
US Justice Department intervenes in case challenging Pritzker's stay-at-home order
The U.S. Justice Department intervened Friday in a lawsuit challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The U.S. Justice Department intervened Friday in a lawsuit challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois construction workers traveling to Wisconsin to work on Pritzker's farm amid stay-at-home order
A big construction project at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Wisconsin horse farm has some questioning whether the governor is honoring the spirit of his own stay-at-home order.
A big construction project at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Wisconsin horse farm has some questioning whether the governor is honoring the spirit of his own stay-at-home order.
Pritzker activates National Guard to help prepare for flooding
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated nearly 60 Illinois National Guard soldiers and ordered additional steps by the state to prepare for projected flooding along the Illinois River and other streams.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated nearly 60 Illinois National Guard soldiers and ordered additional steps by the state to prepare for projected flooding along the Illinois River and other streams.
Group of business owners sue Pritzker in federal court over COVID-19 restrictions
Will County Republican Chairman George Pearson talks about why they're suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker in federal court over his coronavirus shutdown restrictions.
Will County Republican Chairman George Pearson talks about why they're suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker in federal court over his coronavirus shutdown restrictions.
Dozens of churchgoers defy Illinois' stay-at-home order, Lightfoot to issue citations
Churchgoers in Chicago could face citations for attending in-person services on Sunday, according to the mayor's office.
Churchgoers in Chicago could face citations for attending in-person services on Sunday, according to the mayor's office.
Illinois daily COVID-19 death toll drops to lows not seen in a couple weeks
Illinois daily death toll is trending lower, with about four dozen deaths reported on Sunday. The state was reporting on its website that 48 have died in the last 24 hours; the state's press release said 51.
Illinois daily death toll is trending lower, with about four dozen deaths reported on Sunday. The state was reporting on its website that 48 have died in the last 24 hours; the state's press release said 51.