Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents, more relief on the way
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Pritzker demands answers after feds delay $1.88 billion in promised funds to Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling out the federal government for holding back $1.88 billion in funds that were already approved by Congress and signed into law.
Gov. Pritzker's remarks during address comparing MAGA to Nazis spark outrage
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Gov. Pritzker receives pushback for comments comparing Trump, MAGA movement to Nazi Germany
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is getting pushback and attention for his comments comparing Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany.
Takeaways from Gov. Pritzker's Illinois budget address
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the key takeaways from JB Pritzker's budget address at the state capitol.
Illinois could join states restricting cellphone use in schools
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.
Reaction pours in after Pritzker's 2026 budget proposal: 'We have our work cut out for us'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Pritzker compares Trump Administration to Nazi regime during budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
Screen-free schools in Illinois? Pritzker backing nationwide push
Gov. JB Pritzker presented this idea during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lays out 2026 budget proposal
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday in Springfield to lay out his plan on how to close a more than $3 billion spending gap.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delivers budget proposal, vows no tax hikes
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
Illinois budget showdown: Pritzker vows no tax increases, GOP demands cuts
One Illinois lawmaker is proposing the state create its own version of DOGE, following the lead of Elon Musk, to take a sledgehammer to waste and excessive spending.
Chicago to host 2025 Aspen Ideas Climate Summit in July
This summer, Chicago will be the new host of the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.
Illinois governor blasts Trump administration over cuts to federal funds
Gov. JB Pritzker blasted President Trump's executive order to cut off federal funds for all sorts of programs.
Karina’s Law aims to prevent gun violence in Illinois domestic abuse cases
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law today that adds protections for domestic violence survivors.
Gov. Pritzker signs Karina's Law, protecting survivors of domestic violence
Karina's Law will remove guns from homes of domestic violence survivors who are granted orders of protection.
Pritzker trolls Trump, jokingly renames Lake Michigan to ‘Lake Illinois’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.