Posts Tagged ‘Gov. JB Pritzker’
State of State breakdown
Affordability, housing and conflict with the federal government were among key topics discussed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker during his annual State of the State address last Wednesday in Springfield.…
Read MoreTransit bill creates uncertainty
Some in Southern Illinois are accusing state legislators of taking the low road in a new bill that diverts money from the shared construction accounts to a public transit initiative…
Read MoreSupport in the SNAP fight
As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to end tomorrow amid the federal government shutdown, measures are being taken to address the sudden end of food access at both…
Read MorePantries brace for SNAP shutdown
An abrupt end to SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown has sparked concerns for food-insecure households throughout the country, with food pantries nationally and locally preparing to shoulder as…
Read MoreIllinois to issue own vax guidelines
Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. JB…
Read MoreCall for impeachment as Pritzker calls for less rhetoric
Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence. Pritzker’s critique of the president comes after the governor…
Read MoreNew state laws signed
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures expand what must be covered by…
Read MoreNew gun safety, tracking laws in Illinois
Gun owners in Illinois will soon be required to take additional measures to keep their weapons out of the hands of children under a new law signed July 28 by…
Read MoreSchool mental health screenings coming soon
Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 on July 31, which would require the Illinois State Board…
Read MorePritzker seeks third term
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor in 2026. During his announcement speech in Chicago, Pritzker said he is running to “protect”…
Read MoreGas tax hike, other changes begin July 1
On July 1, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect across Illinois. The updates were passed during the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions and signed…
Read MoreGrocery tax decision looms
The state’s 1 percent grocery tax ends Jan. 1, 2026, but local governments can choose to retain it without asking residents for permission. Governor JB Pritzker signed HB3144 into law…
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