Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that AbbVie in Lake County will be investing $380 million to construct two new manufacturing facilities, creating 300 new jobs. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation made the announcement Monday morning. AbbVie will construct two new active pharmaceutical ingredient […]
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Feds sue Illinois governor after signing bill that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses, allows officers to be sued
The Trump administration has sued Illinois Governor JB Pritzker after he signed a law that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses and allows ICE officers to be sued more easily. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, challenging their attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the “Illinois […]
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‘Big win for democracy’: U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump administration cannot deploy National Guard to Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois and Governor Pritzker called the ruling a “big win” in curbing Trump’s “consistent abuse of power.” The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by the Illinois Attorney General against President Donald Trump. The […]
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill enacting legislation for medical aid-in-dying law
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Friday enacting legislation to make Illinois the newest state to allow medical-assisted dying for terminally ill residents. The Medical Aid in Dying bill is a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their own […]
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McHenry County sheriff, state’s attorney say victims have lost trust in SAFE-T Act as they call on governor to make reforms
The McHenry County sheriff and state’s attorney are calling on Governor JB Pritzker for collaborative reforms to the Illinois SAFE-T Act as the two say that victims have lost trust in the justice system. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently said he was open to making changes to the state’s SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail, […]
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Governor JB Pritzker visits Crystal Lake Food Pantry during surprise McHenry County visit to learn about food insecurity
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker quietly visited McHenry County and toured the Crystal Lake Food Pantry to learn about food insecurity and hear from community leaders and residents. The Community Foundation for McHenry County and the Crystal Lake Food Pantry said they were honored to co-host a visit from Pritzker on December 2. The governor visited […]
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Illinois governor signs bill into law that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses, allows officers to be sued
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a “pivotal” bill into law Tuesday to protect immigrant families by restricting immigration enforcement near courthouses and allowing ICE officers to be sued more easily. Pritzker joined bill sponsors, officials and community advocates in Chicago’s Little Village on Tuesday morning to sign House Bill 1312. The “pivotal legislation enshrines protections” […]
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‘Trump’s invasion’: Governor says President Trump has ordered Texas National Guard deployed to Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Sunday that President Trump has ordered hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to be deployed to Illinois and other states, calling it “Trump’s invasion.” Pritzker said Sunday evening that President Donald Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon and other locations within the […]
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Huntley backs out of planned Metra station for new passenger train service between Rockford and Chicago
Huntley has officially backed out of obtaining a Metra train stop on the planned Chicago-to-Rockford passenger line, village officials confirmed Friday. Huntley Village Manager David Johnson said Friday via email that village officials notified the Illinois Department of Transportation that they are no longer interested in having a stop on the planned railway project. Johnson […]