Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 9 Pritzker challengers demand audit, pitch ‘DOGE for Illinois' and point to Walz-style failures Two Republicans challenging Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker demand fraud audits after Minnesota scandal, citing alleged vulnerabilities in state programs.
Media January 6 What happened after the country’s 'most dangerous law' went into effect? Here are the numbers Crime rates have declined statewide since Illinois ended cash bail with the SAFE-T Act, but some rural law enforcement leaders warn that complicated efforts to address addiction and public safety.
Immigration December 23 Trump admin sues Illinois Gov. Pritzker over laws shielding migrants from courthouse arrests The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. Pritzker over state laws protecting migrants from being detained at sensitive locations such as hospitals, day cares and courts.
Pope Leo XIV December 23 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
Illinois December 12 Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients, sparking outrage from religious and legal groups.
Democratic Party December 12 ‘Rock star’ Newsom steals the show at DNC summit as Democrats hunt for 2028 contender to take on Trump Gavin Newsom received a "rock star reception" at the DNC winter meeting as Democrats eye the 2028 presidential race. But will progressives warm to the California governor?
Democratic Party December 12 2028 looms large: Harris, Newsom, Pritzker converge at high-stakes Democratic Party summit High-profile Democratic heavyweights, including Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker appear to be positioning themselves for 2028 at a major party summit.
Illinois December 9 Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
Pope Leo XIV November 21 JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.
Chicago November 12 DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants DHS credited a Chicago crackdown for a major crime drop after removing criminal illegal immigrants, drawing pushback from local officials.
Sanctuary Cities November 11 Trump declares victory in Dem-run city despite ‘extraordinary resistance’ from sanctuary politicians President Donald Trump declared victory in Chicago after a weeks-long showdown with sanctuary Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson over immigration enforcement operations in the city.
