The Latest Breaking News from JB Pritzker

Illinois Halts Construction of Migrant Shelter Due to High Levels of Arsenic, Lead and Mercury

Chicago is now considering new plans to house migrants after the state shuttered its proposed 2,000-person shelter

Latin Times · Dec 13, 2023

Google releases new renderings of planned Thompson Center makeover

The renovation would keep the atrium and have a more transparent facade and a new plaza. But we need to see more, architecture critic Lee Bey writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

ICC must continue with aggressive oversight of public utilities

ComEd and Ameren are asking us to pay more to get less. As the state transitions to clean energy, the Illinois Commerce Commission should right-size electric utilities’ spending and limit the financial impact on customers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Pritzker tells Chicago to fold its tents — governor rejects toxic migrant shelter site in Brighton Park

The decision follows the city of Chicago’s release of an environmental report Friday that showed the location at 38th and California required metals and chemicals cleanup.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration has halted construction of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at the former industrial site

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Brighton Park migrant site construction halted pending environmental review

Construction was halted Sunday pending an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency review of a nearly 800-page city consultant’s study that was released Friday night.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

What defines Pritzker-Johnson relationship so far? Tension

Don’t be fooled by the mayor’s winning smile and soaring, preacher’s son rhetoric, nor by the governor’s make-nice statements from the podium. There is real frustration and tension behind the scenes on both sides.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

Amid city delays, state pitching in additional $2M to feed migrants

Another $2 million will be matched by the Chicago Food Depository, which has already been providing meals to migrants since June, in partnership with 15 minority-owned restaurants in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023

Illinois Small Businesses Can Receive Up To $30,000 In Grants Through NewBiz Back To Business Program

Governor Pritzker announces $25 million fund to support small businesses launched during the pandemic.

Zenger · Nov 30, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster help for parts of Cook County hit in Sept. 17 storm

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones said, “You have to understand how devastating the Sept. 17 flooding was…some residents have lost everything in the house,”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023