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.
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.