The Latest Breaking News from JB Pritzker

Illinois House approves assault weapons ban

After a lengthy debate that stretched into Friday, the House voted 64-43 to pass the measure that would also ban “rapid-fire devices” that turn firearms into fully automatic weapons. It must still clear the Illinois Senate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ran a cautious reelection campaign. Will he play it safe in 2nd term?

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker begins his second term Jan. 9 emboldened by a decisive reelection victory, a slew of wins in November by Democratic candidates he helped fund and a series of legislative successes that formed the foundation of his bid for another four years in Springfield.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 4, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court halts plans to eliminate cash bail and other pretrial court changes

CHICAGO — Just hours before the elimination of cash bail and other pretrial policies were supposed to go into effect, the Illinois Supreme Court on Saturday halted the implementation of the landmark policies statewide.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 1, 2023

Chicago’s top 10 stories for 2022

Another whirlwind year of local news saw a string of City Hall denizens bowing out, thousands of families reeling from the ongoing epidemic of gun violence and a wave of new arrivals looking to get their footing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Judge rules portion of SAFE-T Act ending cash bail is unconstitutional

Kankakee County Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington sided with prosecutors and sheriffs from across Illinois in ruling that the cash bail section of the legislation violates the Illinois Constitution. Attorney General Kwame Raoul has vowed to appeal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Despite protests, Damen Silos sold by state to controversial buyer

Community groups, preservationists and environmentalists had asked Pritzker to halt the sale and requested that the city intervene.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

As GOP US Rep. Adam Kinzinger steps off congressional stage, the Trump critic still seeks role in national politics

As U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger prepares to leave Congress after 12 years, just days after casting a historic committee vote recommending criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, the Republican politician from Illinois finds himself literally a man without a home.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 22, 2022

Illinois wins $253.7 million in federal funding to boost internet access in underserved areas

The new federal money will be used to connect 87,613 households and businesses in Illinois without high-speed internet access.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022

Gov. Pritzker to serve second term with familiar faces — and will continue to personally pay senior staffers

The governor also will retain all of his deputy governors, including Christian Mitchell, Sol Flores, Martin Torres and Andy Manar — and his chief of staff, Anne Caprara.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2022

Pritzker, unions herald adoption of Workers’ Rights Amendment

Signing a proclamation that the measure is now law, the governor said, “I am so proud to be the most pro-labor, pro-worker governor in the nation.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022