Pritzker, Preckwinkle announce initiative in Illinois to expand digital access for low-income households
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an initiative in Illinois on Wednesday that would expand digital access for low-income households throughout the state.
Pritzker makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker lays out vaccine distribution plan, initial vaccines to go to 50 counties with top death rates
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that the initial delivery of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 will be dedicated to the 50 counties in the state with the highest death rates per capita.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that the initial delivery of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 will be dedicated to the 50 counties in the state with the highest death rates per capita.
McHenry County won’t prosecute violations of Pritzker’s indoor dining ban
McHenry County’s top prosecutor says he won’t enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban amid the state’s recent efforts to rein in rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
McHenry County’s top prosecutor says he won’t enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban amid the state’s recent efforts to rein in rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
27 COVID deaths at LaSalle vets nursing home prompts probe
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
Pot advocates say Pritzker’s reading of law is costing state millions
Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s interpretation of Illinois’ marijuana legalization law is costing the state more than $100 million in tax revenue by blocking certain pot shops from relocating, some state lawmakers and cannabis industry advocates say.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s interpretation of Illinois’ marijuana legalization law is costing the state more than $100 million in tax revenue by blocking certain pot shops from relocating, some state lawmakers and cannabis industry advocates say.
Irked Illinois governor to Speaker: End ‘political circus’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
'Mask up': Midwest governors unify in video message to combat COVID-19
It was a rare display of bi-partisan unity Tuesday on a message some Americans angrily reject.
It was a rare display of bi-partisan unity Tuesday on a message some Americans angrily reject.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
Illinois reports $285 million in September sport bets
The latest numbers released by the Illinois Gaming Board show bettors in the state wagered more than $285 million on sports contests in September.
The latest numbers released by the Illinois Gaming Board show bettors in the state wagered more than $285 million on sports contests in September.
Orland Park mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
Lack of veto session won't stop work on budget, Pritzker says
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Gov. Pritzker not ruling out new stay-at-home order as coronavirus cases skyrocket
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
Gov. Pritzker, staff test negative for COVID-19
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
Pritzker in isolation after possible exposure to COVID-19
Officials say the possible exposure happened during a meeting Monday in a large conference room at the governor's office.
Officials say the possible exposure happened during a meeting Monday in a large conference room at the governor's office.
Pritzker faces 'political reckoning' on the heels of graduated income tax failure
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Konkol gives his thoughts on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's leadership during the pandemic and the rejection of the "fair tax" amendment.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Konkol gives his thoughts on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's leadership during the pandemic and the rejection of the "fair tax" amendment.
Pritzker says Madigan should step down as party chairman
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.
Pritzker: Blame 'Fair Tax' opponents for coming budget pain
“There will be cuts, and they will be painful,” said Pritzker during his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago.
“There will be cuts, and they will be painful,” said Pritzker during his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago.
Illinois voters reject 'Fair Tax' proposal
Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois’ flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.
Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois’ flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.
Illinois 'fair tax' likely headed for rejection by voters
Leslie Munger, former Republican Illinois comptroller, weighs in on the apparent decision by Illinois voters to reject the so-called "fair tax" amendement.
Leslie Munger, former Republican Illinois comptroller, weighs in on the apparent decision by Illinois voters to reject the so-called "fair tax" amendement.