Governor Signs Bill to Back State’s No. 1 Industry with Support for Future Farmers
There are nearly 200,000 youths enrolled in 4-H programs in Illinois who will find a barrier to work-based event attendance removed because of the new…
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OpEd: Southland Black Businesses Celebrate Governor’s Signing of Southland Airport Bill With Some Concern
It would be a travesty if in 2023, we allow a Southland Airport to be built in an area with our demographic, that Southland Black businesses be left o…
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Derecho
Beginning June 29, several rounds of severe storms passed through Illinois producing heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail, tornadoes, and straight-lin…
OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (June 2023)
Small businesses were thriving, and families could come downtown and enjoy the day with plenty of things to do, all while helping support other famili…
Pritzker Set to Consider Signing More Than 500 Bills in the Next Three Months
Historically, the legislature has sent bills to the governor in batches, allowing his staff ample time to review the proposals. #bills #illinois
Illinois Residents Will Soon Pay More For Everyday Items Such As Gas And Groceries
Higher fees hurt Illinois residents who are already facing some of the highest property taxes in the nation, according to Hill. #gastax #grocerytax
Audit of Pritzker’s BIG Program Gives GOP Concerns Over Management of Migrant Health Subsidies
State Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, said the governor’s track record on managing programs causes concern. #BIGgrant
Illinois Supreme Court Justices Deny Motion for Recusal in Gun Ban Challenge
Asked in early March if the justices should recuse themselves because of the donations, Pritzker said that’s “ridiculous.” #gunban
Pritzker Meets with Chicago Mayor-Elect Johnson
Pritzker said he discussed with Johnson future plans for the city and the state. #chicago
Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation Guaranteeing 40 Hours of Paid Leave
Under existing law, workers are not guaranteed pay when taking time off for sick leave, childcare, mental health reasons, medical appointments, vacati…
