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Pritzker evaluating Chicago pension enhancements that Johnson says is 'incomplete'

Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson discuss Chicago's pension debt and a bill enhancing public safety retiree pensions. Greg ...
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Chicago Union Station Celebrates Centennial, Governor Pritzker Highlights Legacy and Future Upgrades

Chicago Union Station celebrates its 100th anniversary, with local officials reflecting on its history and future plans.

Chicago ranks low in home starts amid red tape, population loss

Municipalities across the Chicago area issued just 4.5 permits for new homes per 1,000 existing housing units in 2024.

Gov. Pritzker says state of Illinois is seeing major drop in violent crime alongside Chicago

The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% ...

Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response

ILLINOIS, USA — Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an ...

Gov. Pritzker signs 'Squatter Bill' into law, making it easier for police to remove trespassers

Gov. JB Pritzker has officially signed a bill that would make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, ...

Gov. Pritzker to sign Illinois "Squatter Bill" into law, spokesperson says

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Senate Bill 1563, or the Squatter Bill, into law. The bill addresses the ...

Economic opportunities tied to climate goals, Gov. JB Pritzker says at Aspen conference

Climate conference brings hundreds of state and local leaders to Chicago to speak about climate policy, clean energy and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

Gov. JB Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response

Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas ...