Pritzker backs better lobbyist disclosure; House overwhelmingly approves measure
Illinois lawmakers approved requiring more public disclosure about lobbyists Thursday in response to a federal bribery charge against a since-disgraced representative but pushed heavy ethics-reform lifting off to a newly created commission that will report recommendations next spring.
Illinois lawmakers approved requiring more public disclosure about lobbyists Thursday in response to a federal bribery charge against a since-disgraced representative but pushed heavy ethics-reform lifting off to a newly created commission that will report recommendations next spring.
Congressional delegation backs Gov. Pritzker's flood aid appeal
Illinois' congressional delegation is backing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reverse its decision to deny aid to individual flood victims.
Illinois' congressional delegation is backing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reverse its decision to deny aid to individual flood victims.
Illinois governor supports law to allow college athletes to make money from endorsements
Gov. J.B. Pritzker backs legislation that would allow college athletes to be paid for endorsements.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker backs legislation that would allow college athletes to be paid for endorsements.
Pritzker says Illinois will double spending on roads, bridges
Illinois will double the amount of money it spends on road-building and repair in the next five years as part of a $45 billion statewide construction program approved last spring, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday.
Illinois will double the amount of money it spends on road-building and repair in the next five years as part of a $45 billion statewide construction program approved last spring, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday.
Pritzkers report $6M in income, release partial tax returns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and first lady M.K. Pritzker reported $6.2 million in income last year and paid $216,000 in Illinois taxes.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and first lady M.K. Pritzker reported $6.2 million in income last year and paid $216,000 in Illinois taxes.
Pritzker administration won't sale state land for casino
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration says it won't sell state-owned land in a Chicago suburb to further development of a proposed combined race track and casino.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration says it won't sell state-owned land in a Chicago suburb to further development of a proposed combined race track and casino.
Gov. Pritzker report recommends consolidating pension funds
Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to push legislation this month to combine municipal fire and police pensions into two massive funds.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to push legislation this month to combine municipal fire and police pensions into two massive funds.
Pritzker unveils five-year economic plan for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state's strongest sectors such as agriculture, health care and transportation.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state's strongest sectors such as agriculture, health care and transportation.
Pritzker demands chairman Sandoval step down amid FBI probe
Illinois’ governor demanded Wednesday that a state senator step down as chairman of the Transportation Committee while he is under federal investigation for possible bribery and fraud involving state construction work.
Illinois’ governor demanded Wednesday that a state senator step down as chairman of the Transportation Committee while he is under federal investigation for possible bribery and fraud involving state construction work.
Gov. Pritzker: 27 counties eligible for federal help after flooding
Federal officials have approved Illinois' request for local governments recovering from historic flooding to receive federal assistance.
Federal officials have approved Illinois' request for local governments recovering from historic flooding to receive federal assistance.
Governor Pritzker defends his decision to cancel 'Confederate' band show
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.
Illinois governor seeks agriculture disaster declaration
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is seeking a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all of Illinois following the state's soggy planting season.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is seeking a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all of Illinois following the state's soggy planting season.
Gov. Pritzker still selling tax increases, construction plan
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker's long been an investor in technology companies. As Governor, he's now betting tax dollars on research into one of the world's hottest new fields.
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker's long been an investor in technology companies. As Governor, he's now betting tax dollars on research into one of the world's hottest new fields.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner running for re-election against JB Pritzker
Gov. Bruce Rauner attended a peace rally Thursday night on the Chicago's South Side where he met with African-American leaders as leaders and activists struggle to find an end to the violence in the city.
Gov. Bruce Rauner attended a peace rally Thursday night on the Chicago's South Side where he met with African-American leaders as leaders and activists struggle to find an end to the violence in the city.
Gubernatorial candidate doing damage control following tape release
Activist Jedidiah Brown demanded Thursday to join African-American ministers meeting in Hyde Park with Democratic candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker.
Activist Jedidiah Brown demanded Thursday to join African-American ministers meeting in Hyde Park with Democratic candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker.
J.B. Pritzker wiretapped discussing black politicians
Newly released FBI wiretaps captured Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker making racially insensitive comments during a call with then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, including saying a popular lawmaker was the "least offensive" African-American to appoint to a Senate seat.
Newly released FBI wiretaps captured Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker making racially insensitive comments during a call with then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, including saying a popular lawmaker was the "least offensive" African-American to appoint to a Senate seat.
Daniel Biss discusses campaign issues ahead of March primary
A new poll has placed Daniel Biss behind JB Pritzker in the race for Illinois governor. But at this point, it's still anyone's game and the race is only heating up. Biss joined Good Day Chicago live with his plan for the state.
A new poll has placed Daniel Biss behind JB Pritzker in the race for Illinois governor. But at this point, it's still anyone's game and the race is only heating up. Biss joined Good Day Chicago live with his plan for the state.
Rauner to air ad of Pritzker, Blagojevich on wiretap
Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is launching campaign ads this weekend featuring 11 minutes of conversations between a top Democratic rival and now-imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich captured on FBI wiretaps.
Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is launching campaign ads this weekend featuring 11 minutes of conversations between a top Democratic rival and now-imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich captured on FBI wiretaps.
FBI wiretap records Pritzker, Blagojevich talking state jobs
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.