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Multibillionaire Pritzker Takes 2nd Oath as Illinois Governor
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for his second term Monday. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Multibillionaire Pritzker Takes 2nd Oath as Illinois Governor
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for the second time on Monday.
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Pritzker Inaugurated as Illinois Governor For Second Term
J.B. Pritzker was sworn in for a second term as Illinois Governor Monday during an inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol.
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Watch Live: Pritzker To Be Inaugurated as Illinois Governor For Second Term
While the Illinois Senate was in session Sunday at the State Capitol, it wasn’t the only action taking place in Springfield.
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Preparations Underway for Pritzker's Second Inauguration at Illinois State Capitol
Festivities took place Sunday ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s swearing-in ceremony for his second term. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Preparations Underway for Pritzker's Second Inauguration at Illinois State Capitol
While the Illinois Senate was in session Sunday at the State Capitol, it wasn’t the only action taking place in Springfield.
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Pritzker Hopes for Repeat of 2018 Blowout, But Experts Predict Tighter Race
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is predicting a large victory as he seeks re-election for a second term in a heated race against Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Here Are 5 Key Races on Illinois' Ballot in the 2022 Election
At the federal level, the 2022 midterms will not only serve as a referendum on the administration of President Joe Biden, but will also determine the balance of power in Congress, with Republicans hoping to retake control of the House and Democrats hoping to retain their majority in the Senate.
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Here's What Is on Your Ballot This November
The 2022 midterm elections are almost here, and soon voters will be heading to their polling places with some critical decisions to make.
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Gov. Pritzker Addresses Highland Park Parade Shooting
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke to reporters Monday, announcing he has committed state resources to assist with the response to a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
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Illinois Now Has an Official State Rock. Here's What It Is
For decades, Illinois has had a state bird and even a state tree, but a state rock hadn’t ever been designated, despite more than 30 other states having an official rock or stone. However, that changed Monday. At Lisle’s Morton Arboretum, surrounded by a group of middle school students who played a pivotal role in the selection process as...
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Election 2022: Here's Who is Running for Governor of Illinois
With the Illinois primary election rapidly approaching, campaigns are churning into high gear to help secure nominations for office in the state.
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‘Abortion Will Always be Safe and Legal in Illinois,' Gov. Pritzker Says
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responded Monday to a report from Politico that a draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggested Roe v. Wade could be overturned.
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Illinois Homeowners Can Qualify for Up to $30K in Assistance. Here's How to Apply
Illinois homeowners who have fallen behind on housing expenses during the pandemic can now submit applications for up to $30,000 in assistance.
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Illinois Democrats Laud $4B Bill Pay; GOP Says Jobless Fund Shorted
Democrats in Springfield are celebrating approval of legislation that wipes out $4.1 billion in debt. In fewer than 24 hours last week, lawmakers and Gov. J.B. Pritzker OK’d a package that significantly reduces the state tab in the pandemic-battered Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, wipes out $898 million in unpaid obligations to employee group health insurance, puts up $230 million —…
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‘I Love It:' Pritzker Expresses Excitement as Illinois and Chicago End Mask Mandates
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made his first public appearance since Illinois lifted its mask mandate Monday, crediting Illinoisans for following COVID-19 policies that brought down metrics and led the state to rescind mask requirements.
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‘I Love it:' Pritzker Expresses Excitement as Illinois and Chicago End Mask Mandates
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made his first public appearance since Illinois lifted its mask mandate Monday, crediting Illinoisans for following COVID-19 policies that brought down metrics and led the state to rescind mask requirements.
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Here's Where Masks Will Still Be Required in Chicago and Illinois Even After Mandates End
Once mask mandates are lifted throughout Illinois and Chicago on Monday, face coverings will no longer be required in many places, but mask policies may remain in some spots.
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Archdiocese of Chicago Switches to Make Masks Optional Inside Some Schools
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced late Tuesday night that masks will be optional in some school settings, citing low coronavirus cases over the past few weeks.
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Northwestern Experts Say Lifting Mask Mandates ‘Is Clearly Not a Decision Based on Data'
As more schools across Illinois decide to lift mask requirements in the classroom following a downstate judge’s decision, experts at Northwestern said removing face-covering mandates “is clearly not a decision based on data.”