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Pritzker's signature on police pension bill adds pressure for state bailout and city property tax hike

The bill will cost the city $60 million more in 2027, and by 2055, city pension payments will be $750 million higher than ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill aimed at protecting children from accidental shootings into law

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took steps on Monday to strengthen laws to protect children from accidental shootings in their ...
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Pritzker signs bill that boosts Chicago police, firefighter pensions

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that would boost retirement payouts to Chicago police and firefighters.

Pritzker signs 124 bill impacting Chicago pensions, AI, buses, bicycles and more

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday impacting everything from Chicago police and fire pensions to the use of ...
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs school mental health screenings into law at D65 School

This story contains mentions of suicide. With a backdrop of a hand-painted, student-made mural and a grinning slate of state ...
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Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms

I'm tired, frankly, of treating something completely preventable as inevitable,” Pritzker said. “I'm tired of forcing our ...
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illinois gov. pritzker clashes with republican over snap rules

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Republicans are cutting food benefits for those who need it most. Sen. Andrew Chesney responds, ...

Pritzker slams SNAP cuts in Missouri, weighs broader health-focused reforms

At one of the nation’s poorest cities, Illinois’ governor sharpened contrasts with President Donald Trump’s cuts and faced ...