Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Friday, June 24, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker will call a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health services in Illinois.
6 Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker 6 Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker Friday, June 24, 2022 Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June 28 primary.
Republicans see opening in secretary of state race Republicans see opening in secretary of state race Thursday, June 23, 2022 For the first time in more than a quarter century, there is an open race for the office of Illinois secretary of state as incumbent Democrat Jesse White prepares to retire, and Republicans hope... Read more
Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tuesday, June 21, 2022 A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence Tuesday for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee. Read more
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Thursday, June 16, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at protecting the victims of sexual assault. Read more
Pritzker expands state child care subsidy, increases reimbursement rates Pritzker expands state child care subsidy, increases reimbursement rates Monday, June 13, 2022 Thousands more families in Illinois will soon be eligible for subsidized child care and child care providers will see a pay raise under a series of initiatives that Gov. JB Pritzker announced... Read more
Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Friday, June 10, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday aimed at expanding the state’s mental health workforce and improving access to mental and behavioral health services throughout the state. Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion Tuesday, June 7, 2022 A new survey released this week suggests Illinoisans are more moderate on the issue of abortion than the current Democratic-controlled General Assembly, but it is unclear whether that will cost... Read more