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While Gov. JB Pritzker scored wins during legislative session, cellphone ban, other initiatives fell short
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker began the Illinois legislative session with an ambitious agenda. It ended with mixed results.
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Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at Jel Sert Company’s Expanded Manufacturing Facility
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Jel Sert Company joined ...
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Plan heading to Pritzker's desk could provide compensation for land owners if carbon capture damages crops, property
A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could require the state to pay land owners if their property is disturbed by carbon ...
After lawmakers pass budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blames state’s fiscal challenges on Trump
After Illinois lawmakers passed a budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blamed the state’s fiscal challenges on President Trump.
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Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures headed to Pritzker's desk
Senate Bill 73 would ban the sale and distribution of baby food in Illinois that contains levels of toxic elements — ...
Pritzker’s political future: Where things stand after passage of Illinois budget
This week kicks off one of the most important summers of JB Pritzker’s life. The two-term governor will soon reveal whether ...
Chicago Bears and Gov. JB Pritzker have quietly hired outside consultants for stadium talks
Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $100,000 in taxpayer funds for an outside legal consultant to advise the state in discussions with ...
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Bill Creating a State Public Defender’s Office Is Headed to Pritzker’s Desk
Lawmakers voted along party lines Saturday to pass House Bill 3363, which would create the “Office of State Public Defender” ...
Pritzker's signature next step in Sterling's bid to land millions in Riverfront Reimagined investment
Sterling is one step closer to receiving a designation that could provide up to $50 million in tax incentives for economic development work the city already has started along its riverfront.
Gov. JB Pritzker vows no ‘broad-based’ taxes to address budget hole
Three days before the Illinois legislature is scheduled to adjourn, Gov. JB Pritzker offered few details on the status of ...
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Michele L. Pankow as Next Illinois State Fire Marshal
Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Michele L. Pankow, public safety expert and seasoned fire chief, to serve ...