'Reopen Illinois' rallies held as Anti-Defamation League condemns Nazi imagery on signs
Hundreds of people attended "Reopen Illinois" rallies in Springfield and Chicago on Saturday as the Anti-Defamation League condemned Nazi imagery on signs.
Hundreds of people attended "Reopen Illinois" rallies in Springfield and Chicago on Saturday as the Anti-Defamation League condemned Nazi imagery on signs.
No MLB economic plan in 1st session with players: AP source
Major League Baseball did not include an economic proposal during its opening presentation to the players’ union on terms to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
Major League Baseball did not include an economic proposal during its opening presentation to the players’ union on terms to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
Pritzker, staff to quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker broadcast his daily coronavirus briefing from his Chicago mansion for the first time Monday, joining all of his top administration staff in working from home after an aide tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker broadcast his daily coronavirus briefing from his Chicago mansion for the first time Monday, joining all of his top administration staff in working from home after an aide tested positive for COVID-19.
Pritzker defends extended stay-at-home order, faces salon owner suit
Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his stay-at-home order and incremental plans to reopen, saying Sunday that Illinois residents have to change the way things are done until COVID-19 is “eradicated.”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his stay-at-home order and incremental plans to reopen, saying Sunday that Illinois residents have to change the way things are done until COVID-19 is “eradicated.”
Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves thousands of makeshift beds empty
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
Illinois has spent tens of millions of dollars building makeshift field hospitals to prepare for an anticipated flood of coronavirus cases, but so far has not had to use the thousands of extra beds. That was exactly the plan.
2nd Illinois lawmaker files suit over stay-at-home order: Pritzker 'is an out-of-touch multibillionaire'
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
An Illinois legislator on Wednesday filed a second legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to discourage transmission of the coronavirus, saying he’s seeking a compromise on the statewide stay-at-home order.
Pritzker announces modified stay-at-home order for Illinois through May
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday extended his stay-at-home order through May 30 as the highly contagious COVID-19 continued its rounds.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday extended his stay-at-home order through May 30 as the highly contagious COVID-19 continued its rounds.
Gov. Pritzker offers tepid response to GOP re-opening proposal
Illinois House Republicans on Tuesday suggested ways to slowly reopen businesses and relax restrictions on public interaction as the threat from COVID-19 potentially recedes.
Illinois House Republicans on Tuesday suggested ways to slowly reopen businesses and relax restrictions on public interaction as the threat from COVID-19 potentially recedes.
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.