Illinois coronavirus cases rise to 11,256; total number of deaths now 274
Illinois now has 11,256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 274 total deaths, officials announced Sunday.
Illinois now has 11,256 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 274 total deaths, officials announced Sunday.
Illinois governor commutes sentence of jailed cancer patient
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker commuted the sentence of a suburban Chicago man with cancer who was serving four years in prison for ordering 42 pounds of chocolate infused with the main psychoactive component in marijuana.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker commuted the sentence of a suburban Chicago man with cancer who was serving four years in prison for ordering 42 pounds of chocolate infused with the main psychoactive component in marijuana.
Class action lawsuit calls on Pritzker to release prisoners at risk of COVID-19
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago seeks an order directing state officials “to drastically reduce Illinois’s prison population” on grounds that hundreds of inmates are particularly vulnerable to catching and dying from the coronavirus.
Lightfoot, Pritzker face big test with COVID-19 pandemic during first term in office
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot find themselves working to stop a pandemic during their first term in office. The crisis is a test of their leadership.
Gov. Pritzker tabs his sister — a former Obama aide — for COVID-19 relief
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Penny Pritzker is leading the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofit agencies battered by the pandemic, the Democratic governor said Thursday in Chicago.
Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker respond to President Trump's criticism of COVID-19 response
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pritzker issues 'stay at home' order to Illinois residents
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
PHOTO: Amid coronavirus closure, Illinois pizza place posts vulgar message to Pritzker
This pizza comes with a side of controversy.
This pizza comes with a side of controversy.
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.