Pritzker wants Illinois legislature to pass data center billGov. JB Pritzker said he isn’t pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and said he would rather see lawmakers pass regulations on the facilities after the November election.Chicago Tribune15d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJB Pritzkerillinois data center regulation
Jim Montgomery named head of Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesGov. JB Pritzker’s newly appointed IDNR head, Jim Montgomery, previously led the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetJB Pritzkeridnr leadership appointment
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation for recent stormsGov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration over storms including tornadoes that swept through the south and southwest suburbs.Chicago Tribune2mo agoWhole story →PlanetBuildJB Pritzkerillinois storm disaster declaration
Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed by IEA, skeptical on $150M CPS fundingThe push for Chicago Public Schools funding is exposing new fault lines ahead of the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session, setting up a potential fight over school funding when lawmakers return to Springfield.Chicago Tribune2mo agoWhole story →EducationEconomyJB Pritzkerillinois school funding debate