JB Pritzker

Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a violent crime on a Chicago “L” train reignited scrutiny of the law.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ramped up his media appearances in 2025 by embracing social media influencers and bringing his message to a national audience.

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act incentivizes battery storage among other measures aimed at bolstering grid reliability.

The first independent poll of the GOP primary was also released on Thursday, showing Darren Bailey with a strong lead.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures.

The decision, appearing on the high court's "emergency" or "shadow" docket, is the first from the justices addressing President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops into American cities against the will of local elected officials.

State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known as “Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago.

The new law will allow the state to publish guidelines that differ from the CDC.

Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection in 2026, was one of eight members in the Senate Democratic caucus to join Republicans in supporting a procedural vote to begin the process of passing legislation to fund the government.

“We're watching what Indiana does,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said at an unrelated event in Alton on Wednesday. “We may have to react to that.”