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JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from serving in Illinois government
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is barring anyone who participated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working state jobs in Illinois. While President Donald Trump has wiped those who participated in the riot’s criminal convictions clean in sweeping pardons he signed on his first day in office,
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is blocking those who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in state jobs, ignoring President Donald Trump's attempt to offer them a clean slate last week in a sweeping set of pardons and commutations.
Pritzker says Illinois won’t hire Jan. 6 rioters
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has blocked anyone who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in state government, a move that looks to undermine President Donald Trump doling out hundreds of pardons at the start of his term.
Gov. JB Pritzker bans convicted Jan. 6 participants from consideration for state jobs, in memo
In a letter addressed to director Raven DeVaughn, Pritzker says those who participated in attacks violated the State's Personnel Code.
Illinois Gov. Bars Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters From State Jobs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has directed his state’s hiring authority to prohibit the employment of anyone who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, saying their “infamous and disgraceful conduct” violates the state’s personnel code.
Illinois governor blocks pardoned Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter
Musk makes joke about Gov. Pritzker's weight on social media, Pritzker fires back
Nothing is more dangerous than getting between JB Pritzker and the buffet table!” Elon Musk wrote from his personal account ...
David Greising: Conflict between Donald Trump and Illinois will test state’s rights vs. federalism
Illinois’ Gov. JB Pritzker can lead in an effort to develop state responses to counteract or disrupt Donald Trump.
Fossil fuels are making a comeback. Can climate goals get back on track in Illinois?
Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in ...
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Pritzker announces $2.4M for Rockford infrastruture for future IL Route 2-US 20 development
Rockford will benefit from $2.4 million in funding for “site ready” construction projects aimed at laying the groundwork for ...
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Illinois Students Remain at or Above National Average, According to ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Test
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, often referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, is a set of standardized tests administered every two years to a representative sample of fourth and ...
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Gov. Pritzker Highlights Impact Of Federal Cuts For Those In Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker directed agencies to report on potential impacts of President Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional ...
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Pritzker, Illinois State Police announce college credit program for cadet graduates, officers
Illinois state troopers and officers graduating from the ISP academy in Springfield will now be able to earn credit hours ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Revive Push to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The proposed board would be an independent body that would review and set upper payment limits in each step of the supply chain, said Anusha Thotakura, the executive director of Citizen ...
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Illinois students show continued struggles in reading, math on national exam
The nation’s report card was just released and shows Illinois students continue to struggle to meet proficiency standards in ...
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Confusion reigns after feds pull plug on aid; Illinois sues and Pritzker blasts White House
Illinois is joining five other states in suing to stop President Donald Trump’s recent push to temporarily freeze federal ...