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J. B. Pritzker, Illinois and Sonya Massey

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs new law requiring stricter checks for police hires

Illinois State Sen. Doris Turner said the act will determine "necessary guardrails to ensure we have good officers on our streets."

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.Massey was shot and killed by former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson in July 2024 inside her home near Springfield.

Black Enterprise on MSN · 16h

Illinois Gov. Signs Police Reform Bill Named After Sonya Massey

Just over a year after police fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home, Illinois has introduced a police reform bill named in her memory.

Illinois, Democrats and State Fair

Chicago Sun-Times · 18h

Politicians attend Governor's Day at Illinois State Fair

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Illinois Democrats gather for Governor’s Day

Illinois Democrats from all over the state gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for Governor’s Day. The day started off with a fundraiser breakfast. Organizers said more than 1,750 tickets were sold for the breakfast.

WGN-TV Chicago on MSN · 19h

Illinois Dems flock to Springfield for Governor’s Day at State Fair

Top Democrats worked on their messaging at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday ahead of the midterm elections. U.S. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries attended as a special guest. The Illinois primary election is seven months away.

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New law seeks to coordinate human trafficking response in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker signed the law on Wednesday. It mandates ‘victim-centered’ training and better coordination among law ...

Just The News11h

Gov. Pritzker suggests ending Illinois' ban on new large-scale nuclear plants

When asked about high energy costs at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, the governor said Illinois could do something ...

Governor Pritzker buys Grand Champion Steer for $105K at Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair's Governor's Sale of Champions highlighted the state's top youth livestock exhibitors, celebrating ...

The Falcons Wire2d

Who is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois governor? Here are the candidates so far

More may throw their hat into the ring, but two Republicans have already announced their candidacy to be the next governor of ...

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Ultra-wealthy Illinois Dem gov hits back at Mamdani for declaring billionaires shouldn’t exist

Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker brushed aside socialist New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani's contention that ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Donald Trump as a "cheater" and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as a "joke" days after ...

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‘Texas law does not apply in Illinois’: Gov. JB Pritzker draws line in sand as FBI ‘hunts down’ runway Democrats

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday refuted claims that President Donald Trump could force Texas Democrats to return to their ...

Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won't rule out 2028 presidential run

Pritzker has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority. But ...

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