Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is launching a new program offering up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time Illinois homebuyers.
Outside political action committees funded by Gov. JB Pritzker, cryptocurrency executives and supporters of U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi are bombarding Illinois televisions and mailboxes with advertisements ahead of the March 17 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers budgeted for. For the upcoming year, new projections are now more bullish than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed, according to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said there's “more work to do” economically as he ramps up his bid for a third term.
With major housing and nuclear proposals, Gov. JB Pritzker is embracing an “abundance” agenda, writes Brenden Moore. The governor’s observation that he’s repeated at least twice: “Everything’s too damned expensive.”
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois he’s unsure if the Trump administration will follow through on its once-promised spring ramp up of immigration enforcement in the Chicago region. He also addressed his approach to dealing with the president and speculation about a 2028 White House bid.
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois this week that he likes Illinois’ odds to keep the Chicago Bears while pitching property tax legislation long sought by the team as a crucial tool for economic development across the state.
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said there's “more work to do” economically as he ramps up his bid for a third term.
Illinois Future PAC, the super PAC backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s candidacy for U.S. Senate, is up with a new ad highlighting Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of his No. 2.
The Congressional Black Caucus is taking aim at Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton — and Gov. JB Pritzker. The caucus endorsed incumbent member U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. And in a statement to Punchbowl News, the caucus said they are not happy to see Pritzker financially
Another member of the House Democratic caucus appears to have been excommunicated. Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings. Benton has also been stripped of his committee assignments.
