Pritzker, Democrats Celebrate ‘Bright Tomorrow’ For Illinois
It was a good day to be a Democrat in Illinois, as Governor J.B. Pritzker was sworn in on Monday along with a diverse group of statewide office holders.
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Spurred By State Incentives, Solar Panel Farms Are Coming To Illinois
Maybe you’ve noticed wind farms --- groupings of large wind turbines --- when driving through parts of rural Illinois. In time, the state’s countryside will also be home to solar farms. These groupings of solar panels will cover dozens, even hundreds of acres.
Champaign County State’s Attorney: Pritzker Should Take Downstate Concerns To Heart
In a recent interview, Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said any conversation about criminal justice reform in Illinois must include the concerns of those living outside of the Chicago area.
The Inauguration Of Governor J.B. Pritzker
On the 21st: On Monday at 12:01 pm, J.B. Pritzker took the oath of office and become Illinois' 43rd governor. Niala Boodhoo and Brian Mackey hosted this special Illinois Public Radio coverage of the inauguration ceremonies.
J.B. Pritzker Interview — On Criminal Justice, Higher Ed, Taxes, And Legislative Ethics
Statehouse editor Brian Mackey sat down with J.B. Pritzker over the weekend for a conversation focused on his policy agenda, the problems facing Illinois, and ethics in government.