Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday at a rededication ceremony for Wrigley Field.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed more than a half-dozen measures into law, including two bills aimed at protecting the state’s immigrant and refugee communities.   

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Secretary of State Jesse White, Gov. JB Pritzker, Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Comptroller Susana Mendoza gathered for a rally at the State Fair on Wednesday. [JB Pritzker’s Twitter]

Democrats on Wednesday flocked to the Illinois State Fair as the state’s top elected officials, including Gov. JB Pritzker, worked to energize the party’s base ahead of the 2022 election. 

Ald. Pat Dowell, Alexi Giannoulias, Ald. David Moore and Clerk Anna Valencia wait for their turn to speak at Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch on Wednesday. [Josh Catalano]

Chicago Ald. Pat Dowell (3), Ald. David Moore (17) and Clerk Anna Valencia on Wednesday offered specific changes they would make if they become Illinois’ next secretary of state while former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias focused on national politics. 

Lawmakers and parents criticized Gov. JB Pritzker and the State Board of Education for the new mask mandate in schools.  

An official with the Illinois State Board of Elections said new Census figures don’t match Democrats’ redistricting maps. An Illinois Racing Board commissioner expressed hope for a return of racing at Arlington in 2023. And the Democratic Party formally adopts a new party structure.  

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed another two measures into law, including one designating Penicillium chrysogenum NRRL 1951 as the official state microbe.

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed dozens of bills into law since late last week, whittling down the number of items awaiting his action as a signing deadline looms. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a trio of bills into law regarding prescription drugs, including a measure that limits out-of-pocket costs.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a trio of bills into law to tweak the state’s rules on prescription drugs, including a measure that limits out-of-pocket costs.  

Appearing at a news conference at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four bills into law that will provide additional protections for Illinois’ seniors. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four bills into law that he said will provide additional protections for Illinois’ seniors.  

Senate President Don Harmon has contracted COVID-19. Former Sen. Bill Haine has died. And the Illinois Commerce Commission announced a new area code.   

 

Former Sen. Matt Murphy called for lawmakers on Friday to provide more federal funding to help the state’s hotel industry.  

Lawmakers should use more federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help Illinois’ struggling hospitality industry as soon as possible, a former state senator told a House committee on Friday.