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Nearly all workers in the state of Illinois will soon officially be guaranteed at least one week of paid leave, under legislation signed Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has the details.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has seen his profile rise on the national stage in recent years, and though there’s still plenty of speculation about a future White House run, he’s still insisting that such a move is not imminent.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot made history when she became the first Black, openly gay female mayor of Chicago in 2019, but she could make another kind of history as she is now projected to be the first incumbent candidate in city history not to advance to an April runoff to determine the city’s leader.

Gov. Pritzker delivered his budget address and fifth annual State of the State Wednesday.

Illinois’ governor on Wednesday plans to propose universal schooling for 3- and 4-year-olds, starting with $440 million to finance 5,000 additional seats this fall, more childcare opportunities and facility construction.

The governor joined local and state leaders to help announce a new grant program aimed at developing “megasites,” large, developed parcels ready for manufacturers and distribution centers, in the state. NBC 5’s Kye Martin has more details.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will head to the World Economic Forum next week in Davos, Switzerland, marking his first time attending the conference, the governor announced Friday.

A group of sheriffs from across Illinois have said that they do not intend to enforce portions of the state’s new assault weapons ban, a stance that does not sit well with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Some county sheriffs in Illinois have vowed to not enforce part of the state’s assault weapons ban, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was inaugurated for a second term, he spent an eventful Monday laying out his vision for the next four years, while celebrating with supporters and dancing to the music of Grammy winner Bruno Mars.

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.

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.

J.B. Pritzker was sworn in for a second term as Illinois Governor Monday during an inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol.

While the Illinois Senate was in session Sunday at the State Capitol, it wasn’t the only action taking place in Springfield.

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.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration sold the Damen Silos and 23 acres of riverfront industrial land last week despite last-minute efforts by groups trying to delay the sale and allow public input.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has been in contact with federal officials regarding the cancellation of thousands of Southwest Airlines flights in recent days, demanding that the airline be held accountable for a cascading series of issues that have left travelers stranded around the nation.

Travelers dealt with widespread difficulties in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday weekend as a winter storm pummeled the U.S., but even as some of the effects of the storm lingered, much of the travel disruptions were expected to be cleared by this week — except for those who flew on Southwest Airlines. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

Pritzker’s administration announced a plan last month to sell the property to the owner of an asphalt plant in McKinley Park that has been the target of numerous odor and nuisance complaints from its neighbors.

Business and labor groups have agreed on a plan to erase a $1.8 billion debt in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that a state budget surplus will pay off the debt. That includes $1.36 billion owed to the federal government. That money was borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic when closed shops sent unemployment to levels...