Judge declines to halt Trump's National Guard plan yet, sets Thursday hearing -
“A federal judge in Chicago today declined to immediately block the Trump administration's plans to deploy Illinois and Texas National Guard...more
10/7/2025
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest Infrastructure Program in State History - “Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders today...more
10/2/2025
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Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills -
“Pritzker’s office announced PJM Governor’s Collaborative, saying its aim is to strengthen state representation in the decision-making...more
10/1/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker asks state agencies to reserve 4% of funds while blasting Trump economic policies-
“Codifying his lack of confidence in President Donald Trump’s economic policies, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday ordered state...more
9/25/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump is ‘losing it’ after latest Chicago National Guard threat -
“President Donald Trump again vowed to deploy the National Guard to Chicago ‘against’ the opposition of Gov. JB...more
9/18/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs executive order to protect COVID-19 vaccine access under RFK Jr. -
“Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed an executive order that aims to protect COVID-19 vaccine access in Illinois amid increased barriers...more
9/17/2025
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Illinois lawmakers contemplating new delivery fee proposal, fare increase to close transit funding gap-
“With a little more than a month to go until the General Assembly’s fall veto session begins, lawmakers are continuing...more
9/12/2025
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Illinois ponders going it alone on vaccines as trust in CDC erodes-
“As a potential patchwork of competing vaccination guidelines takes shape in the wake of the federal dismantling of longstanding immunization expertise,...more
9/10/2025
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After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan -
“Officials in Illinois condemned the Trump administration on Tuesday for a planned immigration crackdown and influx of federal agents...more
9/4/2025
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Chicago doesn’t need or want federal troops, Gov. Pritzker says -
“Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back Monday on a threat by President Donald Trump to deploy federal troops in Chicago to fight crime, calling it...more
8/28/2025
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Trump's threat to deploy troops to Chicago draws criticism from city and state officials -
“Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who plans to hold a news conference Monday afternoon about Trump’s threats, blasted the president’s...more
8/26/2025
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Pritzker, taking aim at Trump, crypto ‘bros,’ signs laws to regulate digital currency industry, crypto ATMS -
“These real-life examples of people falling prey to scammers and using cryptocurrency kiosks to send them large...more
8/21/2025
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Pritzker acts upon 269 bills, vetoes 2, signs 'lawsuit inferno' measure -
“In a Friday announcement of the status of 269 bills, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation which led opponents to call Illinois a “Lawsuit...more
8/19/2025
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Pritzker Signs ‘Sonya Massey’s Bill’ Into Law, Requiring Stricter Background Checks for Police Hiring- “The new law requires law enforcement agencies across Illinois to review all aspects of a person’s background and...more
8/15/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won't rule out 2028 presidential run-
“Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” said he’s not ruling out a 2028 presidential run — and called President...more
8/13/2025
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Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts 'tooth and nail' -
“Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday opened the door further to a potential mid-decade congressional remap in Illinois, as...more
8/7/2025
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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more
8/5/2025
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Pritzker says Illinois working to soften impact of SNAP cuts imposed by Trump -
“Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at an East St. Louis food shelter on Tuesday to talk about his administration’s plans to alleviate the impact spending...more
7/31/2025
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Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response “Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians...more
7/30/2025
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Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session -
“State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call Monday during a ceremony to mark the reopening of four Chicago Transit Authority train...more
7/25/2025
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After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. -
“Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates...more
7/22/2025
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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run -
“Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as...more
7/18/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order for state agencies to assess 'disastrous' Trump tariffs-
“Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could...more
7/15/2025
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360,000 Illinois Residents To Lose Food Assistance Due To Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Pritzker Says -“Gov. JB Pritzker warned the state cannot fill cuts to the United States’ signature food assistance program under the...more
State ends fiscal year with record revenue -
“Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the year closed on June 30 with the state setting a new record for annual...more