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Amidst the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chicago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said he’ll attend Lollapalooza with his wife and some friends. The four-day music festival is set to return next weekend with new health protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker officially announced he is running for re-election, NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke to the governor one-on-one about key issues, including the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor J.B. Pritzker sits down with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern as he announce re-election bid for 2022.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced some “big news” on Monday. He’s running for re-election.

After Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his reelection campaign Monday, state political leaders have expressed mixed reactions.

Shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced new COVID-19 guidance for masking in schools, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters he was “very pleased” to see the recommendations released.

Shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced new COVID-19 guidance for masking in schools, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters he was “very pleased” to see the recommendations released.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the guidance Friday.

Gov. JB Pritzker is encouraging Illinois residents to donate blood amid a nationwide shortage, as the Red Cross warns that the country’s supply is extremely low. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign into law a measure that will allow student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law a measure that allows student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has all the details.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign into law a measure that will allow student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals. Jen DeSalvo reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker took a moment to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic during an unrelated press conference, stating “the delta variant that sent Israel back into mitigation is a growing presence in Illinois” as he continued to encourage residents to get vaccinated.

Massive storms and at least one “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado” tore through suburban Chicago late Sunday night, causing massive damage in Naperville, Woodridge, Darien and more.

As several Chicago suburbs clean up extensive damage from severe thunderstorms and a tornado Sunday night, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he has contacted officials of towns in the tornado’s path.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker commented on the updated CDC mask guidance saying that the state is “working on making changes to the mask mandate.”

Looking to score free tickets to Six Flags? A new incentive from Gov. J.B. Pritzker will give passes to Illinois residents who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a new incentive to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19: free tickets to Six Flags.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday is set to announce a new incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Currently in Phase 4 of its reopening plan, Illinois is preparing to enter the Bridge Phase at the end of this week, marking the start of a transitional period before the final Phase 5. So what does this all mean?