Dabrowski calls for Indiana-style property tax cap in Illinois
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Dabrowski criticizes Gov. Pritzker over Illinois property taxes
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has failed to fulfill a campaign promise to lower the state’s high property taxes, which as of 2025, rank second-highest in the nation.
Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.
Johnson, Pritzker join calls to abolish ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson joined growing calls to abolish ICE after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson joined growing calls to abolish ICE after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota.
Pritzker’s $25M to his own campaign dwarfs GOP rivals’ cash totals, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Illinois governor's race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Darren Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ to go after govt ‘fraud and waste’
Darren Bailey is calling for an “Illinois DOGE" program to tackle what he calls fraud and waste in state government.
Darren Bailey is calling for an “Illinois DOGE" program to tackle what he calls fraud and waste in state government.
Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds
Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.
Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.
Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
Gov. Pritzker passes mass transit bill | The Chicago Report
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.