Gov. Pritzker
Coverage of Gov. Pritzker in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois lowering sales tax later this month for back-to-school shopping
Illinois is lowering its sales tax from 6.25% to 1.25% from August 7 to 16 for back-to-school shopping. Governor Pritzker announced the tax holiday at Palatine's Lakeshore Learning Store, which applies to certain items.
- Rep. Benton report released, Pritzker talks state funding for CPS | The Chicago Report
The legislative inspector general report on Harry Benton has been released. Governor Pritzker discusses the likelihood of state funding for Chicago Public Schools.
- Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning cell phones in Illinois public schools
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law. The change is explained by Gabriella Premus of FOX Chicago.
- Gov. Pritzker calls for release of full Harry Benton investigation report: '
Gov. Pritzker is demanding the release of the full ethics report on Harry Benton, former State Rep. The governor stated Thursday that the state should publish the complete findings of the investigation.
- Chicago SWAT officer shot, 'Certificate of Innocence Act' signed into law | The Chicago Report
A Chicago SWAT officer is expected to fully recover after being shot in Albany Park, and Governor Pritzker has signed the 'Certificate of Innocence Act' into law.
- Giannoulias says e-scooters, e-bikes on sidewalks a statewide issue as new law on Pritzker's desk
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias states that electric scooters and bikes on sidewalks are a statewide issue. A new law addressing this matter is currently on the governor's desk.
- Gov. Pritzker says Illinois is ready to fight in Supreme Court assault weapons case
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to assault weapons bans this fall, and Illinois Governor Pritzker states the state is prepared to defend its ban. The case involves a legal battle over the constitutionality of Illinois's assault weapons restrictions.
- Pritzker, Indiana officials say talks with Bears remain active as new stadium sites emerge
Pritzker and Indiana officials are maintaining active discussions with the Chicago Bears regarding a new stadium, with McCook proposing a potential site.
- Gov. Pritzker responds to Trump's comments about violence in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker responds to Trump's comments about violence in Chicago. The article details the governor's reaction to the president's remarks regarding crime in the city.
- Will Illinois' social media tax push tech companies out? | The Chicago Report
Illinois Governor Pritzker signed a budget that includes a new social media tax to offset state spending without raising taxes on residents. The tax aims to generate revenue but raises concerns about potentially driving tech companies out of the state.
- Pritzker signs budget, former alderman running for mayor | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker signed the 2027 budget. A former Chicago alderman announced a mayoral campaign.
- Pritzker says Bears must express what they want from Illinois, remains open to special session
Pritzker urges the Bears to communicate their needs to Illinois and remains open to a special legislative session this summer if an agreement is reached. The Bears are advancing stadium development in Hammond.
- CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is facing opposition in Illinois from the CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers, who argue it aims to privatize education. The groups are urging Gov. Pritzker to reject the plan.
- No one will escape blame — and fans’ wrath — if Bears’ proposed move to Hammond comes to fruition
The Chicago Bears are considering a potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana, due to tax uncertainties in Illinois. The team purchased land in Arlington Heights as a contingency for a new stadium, but Illinois legislators could not guarantee fixed tax rates, prompting the move. The decision has sparked blame targeting Illinois, the McCaskey family, and Governor Pritzker.
- Darren Bailey on what he'd do differently in the Bears stadium debacle | The Chicago Report
Darren Bailey, the Republican gubernatorial opponent of Gov. Pritzker, is commenting on the Chicago Bears' announcement of their stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana. The Bears revealed their decision to build the stadium in Hammond on Friday.