Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Joe Biden for president on the eve of his state’s primary, saying Monday that the Democratic former vice president “is the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and lead us into a new era.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Joe Biden for president on the eve of his state’s primary, saying Monday that the Democratic former vice president “is the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and lead us into a new era.”
Governor Pritzker says Tuesday's presidential primary will go on
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday confirmed the states’ presidential primary will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, even amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday confirmed the states’ presidential primary will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, even amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
Konkol sounds off on Pritzker dodging Blago questions
Gov. JB Pritzker has had to defend himself against secretly recorded conversations between himself and then governor Rod Blagojevich in the past. But now he seems to be shrugging off the controversy. Patch writer and Mark Konkol isn?t buying it.
Gov. JB Pritzker has had to defend himself against secretly recorded conversations between himself and then governor Rod Blagojevich in the past. But now he seems to be shrugging off the controversy. Patch writer and Mark Konkol isn?t buying it.
GOP: Pritzker tying school funding to tax vote is 'shameful'
Republicans on Thursday called it “shameful” that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is floating a budget plan that ties more than 40% of promised education funding to voter approval of his coveted tax-structure overhaul.
Republicans on Thursday called it “shameful” that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is floating a budget plan that ties more than 40% of promised education funding to voter approval of his coveted tax-structure overhaul.
Pritzker budget would hike spending, amount hinges on voters
The second-year Democrat presented a fiscal outline that would boost spending in key areas. For example, he proposed a $350 million annual increase in K-12 education promised by a 2017 funding change.
The second-year Democrat presented a fiscal outline that would boost spending in key areas. For example, he proposed a $350 million annual increase in K-12 education promised by a 2017 funding change.
Illinois lawmakers override Pritzker veto of aircraft tax break
Illinois lawmakers have voted to override a veto by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that protects a tax exemption on aircraft parts.
Illinois lawmakers have voted to override a veto by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that protects a tax exemption on aircraft parts.
Pritzker at State of the State: 'Root out the purveyors of greed and corruption'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, talking tough about ending fraud and graft in a state notorious for corruption and urging support for such contentious ideas as halting the time-honored practice of lawmakers leaving the Legislature to immediately become lobbyists.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, talking tough about ending fraud and graft in a state notorious for corruption and urging support for such contentious ideas as halting the time-honored practice of lawmakers leaving the Legislature to immediately become lobbyists.
Illinois to continue voter registration program after error, Gov. Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that there are no plans to suspend Illinois' automatic voter registration program as election officials work to contain the fallout from more than 500 people being mistakenly registered.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that there are no plans to suspend Illinois' automatic voter registration program as election officials work to contain the fallout from more than 500 people being mistakenly registered.
New Illinois law caps insulin patient costs at $100 monthly
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday capping monthly insulin costs at $100 for people covered by state-regulated commercial health insurance plans.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday capping monthly insulin costs at $100 for people covered by state-regulated commercial health insurance plans.
Gov. Pritzker bracing for new showdown with Illinois GOP over taxes
He became Illinois’s 43rd governor exactly one year ago Tuesday. Now, J.B. Pritzker's bracing for a new showdown: An up or down voter referendum this year on his plan to change Illinois’ flat-rate income tax.
He became Illinois’s 43rd governor exactly one year ago Tuesday. Now, J.B. Pritzker's bracing for a new showdown: An up or down voter referendum this year on his plan to change Illinois’ flat-rate income tax.
Gov. Pritzker calls 2012 email alleging rape cover-up 'horrific'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denounced as “horrific” a newly disclosed email a powerful lobbyist sent seven years ago to top aides in the previous governor's office that cryptically suggests knowledge of cover-ups involving a rape and shady hiring practices.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denounced as “horrific” a newly disclosed email a powerful lobbyist sent seven years ago to top aides in the previous governor's office that cryptically suggests knowledge of cover-ups involving a rape and shady hiring practices.
After successful debut, Pritzker has work on taxes, ethics
Here's a look at what 2020 brings for Pritzker and the Legislature, which convenes in late January.
Here's a look at what 2020 brings for Pritzker and the Legislature, which convenes in late January.
Experts worry about Pritzker using personal money for state
Pritzker is the wealthiest sitting politician nationwide, worth an estimated $3.2 billion, according to Forbes.
Pritzker is the wealthiest sitting politician nationwide, worth an estimated $3.2 billion, according to Forbes.
Governor forms group to examine early childhood schools
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has formed a new commission to study the state's early childhood education system in an effort to make Illinois "the best state in the nation" for raising young children.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has formed a new commission to study the state's early childhood education system in an effort to make Illinois "the best state in the nation" for raising young children.
Illinois governor merges pension funds in cost-cutting move
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday consolidated pension programs for most of the state's police officers and firefighters outside the Chicago area, a move he said would expand the funds by up to $2.5 billion over five years while cutting administrative costs for local governments.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday consolidated pension programs for most of the state's police officers and firefighters outside the Chicago area, a move he said would expand the funds by up to $2.5 billion over five years while cutting administrative costs for local governments.
Gov. Pritzker signs law to bolster public-works apprenticeships
The General Assembly last spring approved Pritzker's $45 billion capital construction plan.
The General Assembly last spring approved Pritzker's $45 billion capital construction plan.
JB Pritzker spending more of his own money on Capitol office
Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will put more of his own money into renovating offices in the state Capitol.
Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will put more of his own money into renovating offices in the state Capitol.
Gov. JB Pritzker's order restricts 'timeout' rooms in schools
JB Pritzker says he will pursue a state law on the so-called time-out issue.
JB Pritzker says he will pursue a state law on the so-called time-out issue.