J.B. Pritzker

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5, across Illinois.

A WBEZ analysis shows that while people may be more cynical and government is more expensive, voter interest in state elections has only increased.

New spending will focused on building Chicago’s shelter capacity and getting immigrants to permanent housing.

The 2-1 ruling sets up a likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.

With Chicago in the running for the $11 billion National Semiconductor Technology Center, a multi-university network of researchers and scientists are optimistic Illinois’ advances in engineering and manufacturing — especially quantum — will help them seal the deal. So is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois' GOP leader says he’s ready to compromise as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker keeps the baill in lawmakers’ court.

Illinois Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood — the chair of the House Public Utilities Committee and sponsor of the vetoed bill — said he would propose broader policy in the spring legislative session.

Lawmakers to return to Capitol Nov. 7 to address lingering issues.

The newly-formed Illinois agency would coordinate child care, preschool and early intervention across 102 counties.

Think Big America is set up as ‘dark money’ group, though the Illinois governor is its sole donor.