The Latest Breaking News from JB Pritzker

The inside story on Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere

President Joe Biden on Thursday showcases his work in helping the UAW win a favorable contract with automakers and his role in getting the shuttered auto plant in Belvidere reopened.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

President Biden to tout UAW big contract win in Belvidere Thursday

The Belvidere event will, the White House said, underscore the big victory UAW negotiated with automaker Stellantis after a six-week-long strike. The deal is expected to include the reopening of the plant, which has been closed since February.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Congressional Dems slam private school tax plan as state lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session battle

Private school tax credits, the lifting of a nuclear power plant moratorium and an elected school board map are among the most pressing issues facing lawmakers Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Pritzker’s abortion rights group spends $1.5 million in Ohio, Virginia and Nevada to fight ‘extremism at every level’

Think Big America’s contribution of $25,000 each to four state Senate Democratic candidates in Virginia, and an additional $150,000 to the state’s Democratic Party, comes ahead of a pivotal Nov. 7 election that may reshape abortion restrictions there.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Pritzker’s science project: Aggressive bid for federal semiconductor center part of larger plan to make state hi-tech hub

With Chicago in the running for the $11 billion National Semiconductor Technology Center, a multi-university network of researchers and scientists are optimistic Illinois’ advances in engineering and manufacturing — especially quantum — will help them seal the deal. So is Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Don’t rush to lift Illinois moratorium on new nuclear power plants

Permanent, safe disposal of still-radioactive spent nuclear fuel and security are unresolved issues. The time to lift the moratorium is after those issues are solved.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Nursing home industry gives big to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, who goes to bat for it on bid for tax breaks

Harmon’s campaign funds have gotten nearly $2 million from a nursing home trade group. He’s supporting legislation that would provide millions in property tax relief for nursing homes in Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Assistant in Pritzker’s emergency agency quits amid questions over pay that peaked at $48K a month

Between February and August, the executive assistant accounted for $240,761.30 in billings — double the salary of her boss, Alicia Tate-Nadeau, during that period.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Brown Sugar Bakery opens new manufacturing facility, eyes nationwide expansion

Owner Stephanie Hart will be crafting her cakes, chocolates and treats out of the Ashburn facility with the help of two state grants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023

Over protests, city officials confirm Brighton Park tent plan, pending final ‘assessments’

The confirmation comes ahead of a community forum about the proposed base camp site Tuesday evening and after local Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) released a letter distancing herself from plan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023