Native American images, such as this one by German immigrant Gustav Fuchs in the 1880s, are found throughout the Illinois Capitol. Fuch’s painting is found on the third floor of the Capitol outside the House and Senate chambers. (Joel Ebert/The Daily Line)

As lawmakers continue to review statues and monuments on state property, a historian told a House committee on Wednesday legislators need to revisit depictions of Native Americans inside the state Capitol. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed two bills into law giving special needs students more time in school.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed two bills into law giving special needs students more time in school.  

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a $200 million investment in early childhood education workforce. Secretary of State Jesse White reimposed a mask requirement at his facilities. And the first cannabis dispensary lottery is set for Thursday.  

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills aimed at helping members of the LGBTQ+ community into law, including a measure to repeal Illinois’ HIV criminalization law. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills into law aimed at helping members of the LGBTQ community, including a measure to repeal Illinois’ HIV criminalization law.  

Illinois health officials announced their adoption of new Centers for Disease Control guidance, including on wearing masks indoors. Gov. JB Pritzker urged the need for vaccinations while downplaying potential new mitigations. Attorney Thomas DeVore launched a bid for downstate appellate court. And the Department of Human Services announced new naloxone funding.  

Former State Sen. Rickey Hendon speaks outside Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Tuesday [Justin Laurence/Block Club]

A lawsuit targeting the state’s process for granting cannabis dispensary licenses was dropped Tuesday after pushback from people who want to see more diversity and equity among state pot businesses.

Gov. JB Pritzker, seen here on July 22 at a bill signing ceremony, signed off on 56 measures approved by the legislature on Friday and another seven proposals on Monday. 

Last week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law dozens of bills the General Assembly approved during the spring session. On Monday, he signed seven more bills into law.  

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) kicked off his summer bus tour while criticizing Gov. JB Pritzker as he continues his bid for the Republican nomination for governor.  

Gov. JB Pritzker announced the return of the Chicago Auto Show in early May. [Twitter]

In the weeks since the General Assembly sent more than 600 bills to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk, he has faced a swell of calls for him to veto an omnibus ethics proposal (SB 539). But that’s not the only measure some are looking for him to reject.  

Gov. JB Pritzker is more popular in Cook County than Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot or county board President Toni Preckwinkle, according to a new Chicago Index survey.

Gov. JB Pritzker remains more popular than the Illinois General Assembly, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle among residents of Cook County, according to a new survey from The Chicago Index, a joint effort by Crain’s and The Daily Line.