Praise, criticism after President Trump pardons former IL Gov. Blagojevich
Trump's decision to commute Blagojevich's sentence was met with bipartisan criticism in Illinois. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker ...
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Donald Trump Pardons Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 Years After Commuting His Sentence
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted on charges that included seeking to sell an appointment to then-President Barack ...
President Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Blagojevich, a Democrat who appeared on Trump's reality TV show, "Celebrity Apprentice," was convicted in 2011 and sentenced ...
Pritzker signs ‘Karina's Law' to protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed "Karina's Law," legislation that is designed to create more protections for ...
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Gov. Pritzker signs Karina’s Bill into law, aiming to remove firearms from those accused of abuse
It's a good day for Illinois," Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. “It's also an emotional day as we remember those we have lost ...
Pritzker signs Karina’s Law to strengthen protections in domestic violence cases
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday aimed at strengthening protections of domestic violence victims. Karina Gonzalez, 48 and her daughter Daniela, 15, were shot and killed in July ...
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Illinois governor doesn't see why anyone would want to be part of Indiana
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appeared unamused Wednesday when a reporter asked him to comment on legislation filed by Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, that would begin the process of ...
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Gov. Pritzker wants those involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot blocked from state employment
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker wants to block those who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in Illinois government, despite the clemency granted to over 1,500 ...