Illinois creates Department of Early Childhood to streamline services for young children
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Pritzker announces new department to streamline services for young children
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois J.B. Pritzker.
Illinois budget includes hefty taxes, but not on 'everyday ordinary taxpayers,' Democrats say
Although the state budget brings in about $1.2 billion in new taxes, proponents say the taxes don't severely hit individual pocketbooks.
New Illinois laws take effect on July 1, 2024
With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July.
Paris on Politics: Gov. Pritzker 'open' to new Bears stadium if there's no downside to taxpayers
The Chicago Bears might have fumbled their first attempt to get state taxpayer help in building a new domed stadium on the lakefront, but it doesn’t mean the game is over.
Pritzker announces multiyear infrastructure plan for Illinois
The plan will provide grants and funding to maintain and improve Illinois' roadways and build new facilities for workers.
Illinois announces multiyear infrastructure plan
The plan will provide grants and funding to maintain and improve Illinois' roadways and build new facilities for workers.
Gov. Pritzker signs off on 2025 fiscal year budget
Governor J. B. Pritzker has officially signed the budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
Prtizker signs 2025 state budget
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the state budget for next year. He hopes his new plans will help the financial progress of the state.
Illinois budget awaits governor's signature
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was praising lawmakers for passing the $53 million budget Wednesday morning. The state house passed it by a 62 to 46 vote after the senate approved it.
'Brave souls': Illinois leaders commemorate fallen firefighters, honor heroism
Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton commemorated Illinois fallen firefighters and honored those still on the job for their heroism during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Illinois leaders commemorate fallen firefighters, honor heroism
Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton commemorated Illinois fallen firefighters and honored those still on the job for their heroism during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Fallen Illinois firefighters honored with memorial service
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke at the annual memorial service honoring fallen Illinois firefighters Tuesday morning. Several honorees died in the line of duty in Chicago.
Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture unveiled in Springfield
Loved ones and leaders gathered at the Illinois Police Officer Memorial Sculpture at the state capitol on Thursday.
Lincoln's Civil War order to block Confederate ports donated to Illinois by Pritzker and first lady
The document in which Abraham Lincoln set the Union’s military response to the launch of the U.S. Civil War in motion is now among Illinois’ prized papers of the 16th president, thanks to a donation by the state’s governor and first lady.
Illinois leaders announce grant funding at Englewood STEM High School
This year, over $700,000 is allocated to South Side schools and educational institutions through the program.
Illinois takes aim at insurance company control, moves closer to passing Healthcare Protection Act
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is highlighting efforts to pass a measure that would put healthcare decisions back into the hands of doctors and their patients.
ComEd grants largest clean energy rebate to Illinois company for record solar installation
The rebate, totaling $2.6 million, was awarded to Bolingbrook-based G&W Electric Microgrid. The project encompasses nearly eight football fields' worth of solar panels and houses the largest battery of its kind.
Pritzker nominates new Illinois Prisoner Review Board executive director
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has nominated James Montgomery to serve as the Executive Director of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), pending confirmation by the Senate.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle seek to protect credit scores from medical debt
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle are spearheading efforts to address medical debt.