Republicans on Thursday called it “shameful” that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is floating a budget plan that ties more than 40% of promised education funding to voter approval of his coveted tax-structure overhaul.

On the same day that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters following the commutation of his prison sentence, current Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual budget address in Springfield. Now, Pritzker is weighing in on the complicated history between the two men. During the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary, FBI wiretaps surfaced in which Pritzker is heard talking…

On the same day that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters following the commutation of his prison sentence, current Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual budget address in Springfield. Now, Pritkzer is weighing in on the relationship between the two men. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a $40.7 billion state budget Wednesday — virtually flat from the current plan — but dressed it up by dangling the prospect of a $1.4 billion revenue boost if voters approve a radical income-tax overhaul this fall. The second-year Democrat presented a fiscal outline that purports to boost spending in key areas. For example, he proposed…

NBC 5’s Carol Marin has the latest information and analysis on the years-long case on former Illinois governor.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker hopes to advance Illinois priorities while in Washington, D.C.

Illinois lawmakers have voted to override a veto by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that protects a tax exemption on aircraft parts.

The full text of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritkzer’s State of the State address, as prepared for delivery, can be read here.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his second annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, expected to tout some of his accomplishments of his first term thus far, as well as highlight some of the most pressing issues facing Illinois and an outline of how he plans to address them.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his second annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, touting the accomplishments of his first year and highlighting some of the most pressing issues currently facing Illinois – taking particular aim at what he called a “scourge” of corruption in the state’s politics. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to deliver his second State of the State address on Wednesday, expected to address key issues like education, pension reform and property taxes.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state will continue to expand early childhood education programs, but there is still some concern about what the funding formula means for smaller preschool programs in the state. On Wednesday, Pritzker unveiled another portion of the extensive plan, which would allow 500 more children from at-risk families to qualify for home visits,…

Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesdy that more state funds and federal dollars will allow additional families to participate in programs designed to prepare children for pre-K education as they get older. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the story.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Secretary John Sullivan resigned Monday over a 2012 email in which former top lobbyist Mike McClain advocated for a state employee by saying he “kept his mouth shut” on an unspecified rape. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday rejected a request for a House investigation into a 2012 email that surfaced earlier in the week, in which a close associate of Madigan advocated for a state employee by saying he “kept his mouth shut” on an unspecified rape.

NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest developments after an explosive email from a confidante of House Speaker Mike Madigan hinted at a rape cover-up.