Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
IL State News
9 months ago
Pritzker moves to block Jan. 6 rioters from Illinois state jobs

“Our State workforce must reflect the values of Illinois and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and loyalty to serving the taxpayers. No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

State Rep. Nabeela Syed speaks to members of the media at the Illinois Capitol about the proposed Illinois prescription drug affordability board on Jan. 29, 2025. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Ismael M. Belkoura)
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board

Panel would help set caps on excessively priced prescription drugs.

Lincoln Statue at Capitol
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session

Notable bills legalize psilocybin, create new alternative to incarceration, ban single-use plastic and paper.

IL State News
9 months ago
Pritzker slams Trump administration over federal funding freeze

“The White House’s attempt to walk back what they did today does not match what we saw on the ground.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map

The complaint, filed by McCombie and five voters from districts they consider extremely gerrymandered, asks the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to draft a new map.

federal funds sign
National
9 months ago
Democratic attorneys general in several states, including Illinois, have filed a lawsuit to block a federal funding freeze

“This unconstitutional pause in funding will have a devastating impact on the public safety, prosperity, and quality of life” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Sen. Andrew Chesney
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois GOP senators criticize Pritzker over law blocking police cooperation with ICE

The senators said Pritzker undermines police and embraces criminals.

Waukegan on map
IL State News
9 months ago
Autopsy shows woman found atop Chicago-area medical center died of hypothermia from cold exposure

She was noted missing from her room at 2 a.m. Thursday and found on the roof almost seven hours later.

Rochester Pre-K classroom
Education
9 months ago
Pritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats

Seats made available for low-income families through ‘Smart Start’ program.

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