Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
Recent News About Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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Five restaurants in Schaumburg will stay open, defy Pritzker’s orders
A growing number of restaurants throughout Illinois have opted to defy Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s orders mandating they shutter indoor dining service.
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Three restaurants in Villa Park will stay open, defy Pritzker’s orders
A growing number of restaurants throughout Illinois have opted to defy Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s orders mandating they shutter indoor dining service.
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Letter to the Editor: Illinois lawmakers continue to make life difficult for small businesses
COVID-19 is impacting everyone’s lives across the United States, especially in Illinois. Businesses are struggling to stay open and juggle the new health protocols for employees and customers. As a small business owner, I am especially grateful to be open. But Illinois lawmakers continue to make life difficult for small businesses like mine.
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Extension of Pritzker's COVID-19 shutdown puts golf course tavern out of business
The Grumpy Goat Tavern at the Highlands of Elgin golf course has been put out of business as Illinois' shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Sticker shock over gas tax hike should prompt questions about where the money will be spent, Palatine resident says
In addition to the initial sticker shock of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 19-cents-a-gallon fuel tax hike, the tax will likely raise Illinois' overall cost of living as well, according to a Palatine resident.
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From Prairie State Wire
Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says
The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage
If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.