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Illinois’ governor offered an expansive approach to improving education and battling poverty in the state’s annual budget address. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, along with aggressive approaches to tackling homelessness and hunger. The plan came in his combined State of the State and...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, minced no words when he said Illinois’ new assault weapons ban — and its requirement that existing owners register their weapons — will be enforced. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski 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 his second term Monday. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

J.B. Pritzker on Monday is set to be sworn in for a second term as Illinois Governor Monday during an inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol.

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

Gov. J.B. Pritzker deflected speculation of a 2024 presidential bid after winning a second term as Illinois’ governor, NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has earned a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger and Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, AP projects.

Incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker is hoping to win a second term in office over GOP State Senator Darren Bailey, NBC 5’s Phil Rogers reports.

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that his Republican opponent is a far-right politician who would take the state backward while state Sen. Darren Bailey asked voters to consider whether the Democratic incumbent’s first term has improved their lives as the two candidates met for an online forum Friday.

Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on two democratic state senators to step down, initially saying political corruption was a bipartisan problem but today taking a stronger stand. One of the senators is not involved in a political corruption case, but rather a nasty divorce. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A day after state Sen. Emil Jones III announced his resignation from leadership and committee chair positions amid federal bribery charges, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday the South Side Democrat — and another state senator facing accusations he abused women — should formally resign from the Illinois Senate.

More migrants are expected to arrive in Chicago this week as border security becomes one of the issues dividing Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November election. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is critical of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for sending migrants to sanctuary cities, but Pritzker had to be asked twice Monday if the border...

More migrants are expected to arrive in Chicago this week as border security becomes one of the issues dividing Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November election. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Roughly six million Illinois residents are slated to receive income and property tax rebates from the state of Illinois as checks begin rolling out Monday.

A 30-year 1st mortgage with a fixed interest rate and $6,000 in closing cost and/or down payment assistance is offered as part of the program. The down payment assistance is automatically forgiven after five years, with no monthly payments required from the borrower.

Gov. JB Pritzker has asked the head of the US Department of Health and Human Services to “take more aggressive action to counter the monkeypox virus outbreak” in the country, specifically in areas like Chicago, where outbreaks have become significant, the governor said Thursday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for COVID, his office announced Tuesday.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, which ends constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years.