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Pritzker expected to sign letter consenting to refugee resettlement

Monday, December 16, 2019

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday he fully supports allowing refugees to resettle in Illinois and he is expected to sign a letter to the Trump administration to that effect in the coming days.
Such a letter of consent is now required from state and local officials under an executive order that President Donald Trump issued earlier this year.

First motions for marijuana expungements filed in Cook County

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions in court Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level marijuana convictions, following through on a recently-passed state law legalizing adult recreational use of the drug. “A criminal record carries with it more than stigma," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during a news conference following the court hearing.

Pritzker signs bill promoting diverse workforce on capital projects

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday aimed at ensuring minority workers have access to jobs created through the state’s new $45 billion capital improvements plan, as well...

New rules could cost 140,000 Illinoisans SNAP benefits

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Trump administration is about to impose new regulations that would tighten eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, in a way state...

Illinois harvest running behind schedule

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

As the month of December arrived, many Illinois farmers were still working to harvest their corn and soybeans — the state’s two largest field crops — and agriculture officials...

Embattled state Sen. Martin Sandoval resigns

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

State Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose Statehouse office was raided by federal agents in September, announced late Wednesday that he will step down from his seat effective Jan. 1. “Respect for my...

Pritzker vetoes retroactive tax break for private jet parts

Monday, November 25, 2019

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday vetoed a bill that would have provided a sales tax exemption on the sale of private jet parts and components retroactive to 2010 and continuing through...

U.S. Supreme Court won’t review Illinois ‘felony murder’ law

Monday, November 25, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal challenging a controversial state law that allows someone to be convicted of murder if a death occurs during the commission of another...

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Pritzker expected to sign letter consenting to refugee resettlement

First motions for marijuana expungements filed in Cook County