Illinois ‘reopens’ June 11, but keep those masks on, Pritzker says

By Brad Weisenstein

05/07/2021

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to keep those masks on Illinoisans, he said in announcing a June 11 target to reopen the state. The reopening ‘bridge’ phase he added in March may begin May 14.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, masks, reopen

July may be when Pritzker cautiously lifts Illinois COVID-19 restrictions

By Patrick Andriesen

05/05/2021

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois could fully reopen in July, but fully reopen with some permanent restrictions. The state has yet to enter the ‘bridge phase’ to reopening that he added in March.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, reopen

Illinois’ economy stuck trying to get through Pritzker’s COVID-19 ‘bridge phase’

By Hilary Gowins

04/29/2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois is close to starting the extra ‘bridge phase’ of mandates he added in March, but over a year into his COVID-19 restrictions it is another barricade to the state’s economy. States with fewer limits are seeing bigger declines in infections.

TAGS: COVID-19, economy, JB Pritzker, reopen, restrictions

Pritzker breaks promise to end Illinois gerrymandering

By Brad Weisenstein

04/28/2021

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised on the campaign trail and repeatedly after that, including earlier this year, to end partisan gerrymandering of political maps. Now he says, ‘Nevermind.’ He trusts lawmakers.

TAGS: fair maps, gerrymandering, JB Pritzker

Pritzker pressures Biden for tax change worth $2.5 million a year to governor

By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill

04/23/2021

In a letter to the president, Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined other Democratic governors to urge the removal of the State and Local Tax deduction cap. The move would primarily benefit the wealthy, including Pritzker.

TAGS: income tax, JB Pritzker, Joe Biden, SALT

Illinois lawmakers ready to repeal $100 trailer fee hike, but Pritzker won’t let go of cash

By Brad Weisenstein

04/20/2021

A bipartisan bill to repeal a $100 hike on license plates for trailers has so many sponsors, it could pass the Illinois House. Still, the bill is stuck in committee because Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration wants to hold on to the revenue.

TAGS: fees, JB Pritzker, vehicle registration

Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions may return to parts of Illinois

By Patrick Andriesen

04/19/2021

COVID-19 cases are again on the rise. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker may again impose restrictions on parts of the state.

TAGS: COVID-19, emergency, JB Pritzker, reopen, restrictions

Pritzker threatens tax credit scholarship programs for low-income kids, families

By Hilary Gowins

04/19/2021

A tax credit is providing scholarships for Illinois’ low-income and minority students, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker is targeting the program that lets them thrive when public schools are a poor fit.

TAGS: Invest in Kids, JB Pritzker, school choice

Illinois gas prices top $3, highest since Pritzker doubled gas tax in 2019

By Brad Weisenstein

04/19/2021

Gas was $3.05 per gallon in Illinois. It was over $1 higher than a year ago and the highest since the state gasoline tax doubled to 38 cents per gallon and is set to increase again July 1.

TAGS: gas tax, Illinois, JB Pritzker

Illinois’ economy recovering, but continues to lag rest of Midwest

By Bryce Hill

04/16/2021

Illinois’ unemployment rate remains the highest in the Midwest despite March jobs growth

TAGS: COVID-19, Illinois, JB Pritzker, jobs, unemployment

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Illinois ‘reopens’ June 11, but keep those masks on, Pritzker says

July may be when Pritzker cautiously lifts Illinois COVID-19 restrictions

Illinois’ economy stuck trying to get through Pritzker’s COVID-19 ‘bridge phase’

Pritzker breaks promise to end Illinois gerrymandering

Pritzker pressures Biden for tax change worth $2.5 million a year to governor

Illinois lawmakers ready to repeal $100 trailer fee hike, but Pritzker won’t let go of cash

Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions may return to parts of Illinois

Pritzker threatens tax credit scholarship programs for low-income kids, families

Illinois gas prices top $3, highest since Pritzker doubled gas tax in 2019

Illinois’ economy recovering, but continues to lag rest of Midwest

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