Gov. Pritzker 'renames' Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois
I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzker said in the video. “The world’s finest geographers, experts ...
Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan to be named 'Lake Illinois'
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took to Instagram last Friday to share what he called a "Special Announcement From Governor JB Pritzker." Standing in front of a podium, Pritzker announced that he was ...
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How JB Pritzker has emerged as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made a “special announcement” on Feb. 7: Illinois is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois” and annexing Green Bay, Wisconsin. The video shared by ...
Pritzker delays $1.2B invasive carp project over concerns Trump won't cover federal share
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has delayed a $1.2 billion project meant to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes by ...
Michael Madigan convicted of bribery conspiracy at landmark trial; jury cannot agree on racketeering
A federal jury Wednesday convicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most powerful person in Illinois politics, of bribery conspiracy charges in a wide-ranging case alleging he ran his ...
Praise, criticism after President Trump pardons former IL Gov. Blagojevich
Trump's decision to commute Blagojevich's sentence was met with bipartisan criticism in Illinois. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker ...
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Gov. JB Pritzker makes jab at Florida as he praises Illinois climate achievements
At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker took a swing at Florida as he praised Illinois' climate actions as it ...
Great Lakes invasive carp project on hold because Illinois governor doesn't trust Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has halted a key project meant to defend the Great Lakes from invasive carp, citing federal funding uncertainty.
Redemption for Blagojevich
President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Rod Blagojevich on Monday, five years after commuting the former governor’s ...
Gov. Pritzker signs 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Karina's bill is named after a Little Village mother who was allegedly killed by her husband. Her 15-year-old daughter was ...
Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s Bill,’ aimed at getting guns away from alleged domestic abusers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure Monday aimed at shoring up protections for domestic violence victims by spelling out when law enforcement is required to take guns from alleged abusers with orders ...