The governor can’t just pull the plug on those programs in the current fiscal year as the money is already appropriated.

Area tourism agencies and business owners called for renewed state investment into tourism industries this week after Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State address.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is catching flack for referencing Nazis when criticizing President Donald Trump. The last part of ...

Illinois’ slow growth economy has limited Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ability to spend, so he’s adopted a new role as prudent money ...

Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming to improve student achievement, social interaction and the mental health of public school ...

Republican voters gathered Friday in the northwest suburbs for a fundraiser with President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law. Attendees spoke about how they think the first month of the administration ...

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week's topics ...

Rock Island County Democrat says Medicare cuts to non-citizens is tough but "prudent" 4 the Record broadcast3, 2025 ...

Following Wednesday’s State of the State and State Budget Address from Governor JB Pritzker, Republican Senator Li Arellano, Jr. visited WMBD News at 4 to share ...