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March 13, 2023

New Illinois law mandates paid leave 'for any reason'

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed off on legislation mandating paid leave be provided "for any reason" by all employers in the state.

March 4, 2023

Biden replacement? Illinois Gov. Pritzker keeping options open as some Democrats look for new blood

Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is brushing off immediate speculation he might pose a political challenge to Biden in 2024, but he's keeping his options open.

February 20, 2023

Illinois law to expand paid leave for workers in the state set to be signed by Gov. JB Pritzker

Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a law that will expand paid leave for employees in the state. The law will give workers time off based on hours worked.

February 16, 2023

Illinois governor swipes at DeSantis with 'demagogue' claim

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took several thinly-veiled shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during his state of the state address Wednesday, condemning "demagogues" who are trying to "ban books."

February 15, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to propose universal preschool in state of the budget address

In Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State and budget address wil reveal his plans to establish a universal preschool proposal as part of his "Smart Start Illinois" plan.

January 24, 2023

NRA challenges Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in court: 'Blatant violation' of Second Amendment rights

The NRA filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois over Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing gun control legislation that bans semiautomatic rifles and some gun attachments.

January 21, 2023

Illinois gun control law slapped with restraining order by judge just days after it goes into effect

An Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which gun rights groups argue bans many "commonly possessed" firearms.

January 18, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ripped for threatening sheriffs who vowed not to enforce assault weapons ban

Spokesmen for Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association joined a bounty of disgruntled Americans who pushed back against Illinois' assault weapons ban.

January 13, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping abortion protections into law

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill to insulate out-of-state abortion seekers from criminal penalties and affirm the practice's legal protection at home.

January 11, 2023

Semiautomatic weapons ban becomes Illinois law

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on a sweeping semiautomatic weapons ban Tuesday, making the Prairie State the ninth to fully ban such firearms.