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Parson Vs. Pritzker: How Missouri And Illinois Governors Differ In Handling Coronavirus

Jaclyn Driscoll

As the federal government leads the national response to the coronavirus, Illinois and Missouri are examples of how states are crafting their own plans,…

Gov. Pritzker speaks to a crowd at an event in Will County on Nov. 6

Pritzker Vows Lobbyist Ethics Changes As Early As Next Week's Veto Session

Sam Dunklau

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he’s "furious" about the behavior of state lawmakers ensnared in federal probes this year. Now he’s calling for...

Illinois Supply and Provisions in Collinsville sold $5 million of recreational marijuana in January. The dispensary accounted for 13.6% of sales in Illinois.

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Illinois Aims To Give Those Affected By The War On Drugs A Leg Up In Cannabis Industry

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration acknowledges that the war on cannabis disproportionately affects low-income communities of color. State…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker shows off legislation requiring a $40,000 minimum teacher salary as state lawmakers and supporters look on.

Pritzker Signs Plan to Raise Minimum Teacher Salary to 40K

Sam Dunklau

The minimum salary a teacher can be paid in Illinois will soon increase. Governor J.B. Pritzker joined educators and activists to sign a wage increase...

Vistra Energy coal power plant in Newton, IL

Four Illinois Coal-Burning Power Plants Closing

Tim Shelley

Vistra Energy announced Wednesday it is closing its coal burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen.

Pelosi Wants 'Spark' Of Illinois Democrats

Brian Mackey

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi rallied with Illinois Democrats Wednesday in Springfield.

As state lawmakers look on, Gov. J.B. Pritzker presents the newly-signed recreational marijuana law to a crowd gathered in Chicago for its signing.

Pritzker Signs Recreational Pot Bill

Sam Dunklau

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana. That makes the state the 11th to approve recreational use.

The Illinois River at Hardin on Tuesday June 4 12:45 p.m.

More Guard Troops Activated As Flooding Concerns Grow

Sean Crawford

Governor J.B. Pritzker is calling in more reinforcements to help fight flooding.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state senators marked the end of the 2019 spring legislative session with a news conference.

Rookie Gov Lands 'Historic' First Session

Brian Mackey

The Illinois General Assembly finally finished its annual legislative session this weekend, with lawmakers approving item after item on Gov. J.B....

State Sen. Don Harmon, left, Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes, and gubernatorial policy adviser Emily Miller testify about a graduated income tax proposal before the Illinois Senate Executive Committee earlier this year.

Illinois Senate Approves Graduated Income Tax

Brian Mackey

The Illinois Senate is moving the state closer to a major overhaul of its tax system. Senate Democrats approved a constitutional amendment that would...