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‘They decided to cheat.’ National Democrats, Gov. JB Pritzker vow to do whatever it takes to win redistricting battle

As Texas House Democrats hunker down in Illinois to try to stop a Republican-led redistricting plan in their state, national ...

Pritzker's signature on police pension bill adds pressure for state bailout and city property tax hike

The bill will cost the city $60 million more in 2027, and by 2055, city pension payments will be $750 million higher than ...

Pritzker calls Trump a 'cheater' as he rallies with Texas Democrats

Texas Democrats again made public comments in Illinois on Aug. 5, standing alongside Illinois' governor and the Democratic ...

Pritzker signs legislation limiting AI use in Illinois therapy services. What to know

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week that will limit the use of AI in therapy and psychotherapy services in Illinois ...

'Trump and GOP know they're headed towards a loss in 2026': Gov. Pritzker slams TX redistricting

"They know they're headed toward a loss of the Congress in 2026. They're afraid. And they should be." Illinois Governor JB ...

A School-Choice Test for Josh Shapiro and JB Pritzker

Will they opt in to a new federal tax-credit program, helping parents, or opt out, pandering to unions?

Pritzker signs 2 gun safety bills, one fining firearm owners who improperly store guns

The Safe Gun Storage Act requires owners to keep weapons in a locked box around minors and at-risk individuals. Another bill ...

Editorial: Adding $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities was a decision that lacked courage, Gov. Pritzker

Gov. JB Pritzker’s decision to sign fiscally irresponsible pension legislation sets Chicago back tremendously in righting its ...