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Politics Nov 13

Democratic governors say they are leading state-level efforts to ‘protect democracy’

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Education Aug 21

Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools, first implemented 30 years ago.

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Politics May 08

Outside view of the Illinois State Capitol Building
Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as other states move away

Illinois lawmakers passed a trio of bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages.

By Claire Savage, Associated Press

Politics Jan 13

Governor of Illinois Jay Robert Pritzker speaks during a science initiative event at the University of Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. July 23, 2020. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/REUTERS
Illinois enacts sweeping abortion, gender-affirming care safeguards

The Illinois governor has signed into law sweeping reproductive health care legislation to protect out-of-state abortion seekers, adding Illinois to the list of states who have placed legal reinforcements around the procedure.

By Claire Savage, John O'Connor, Associated Press

Politics Jun 28

Gubernatorial candidate, Darren Bailey (R-IL) laughs during the former U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech at the Save America Rally in Mendon, Illinois, U.S. June 25, 2022. Photo by Kate Munsch/REUTERS
Illinois Republicans pick state Sen. Darren Bailey to face Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Bailey defeated five other Republicans on Tuesday to win the nomination. Pritzker, who easily defeated a largely unknown candidate, is seeking his second term.

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Feb 09

Civil rights groups worry Black districts may face increased GOP scrutiny after recent Supreme Court ruling on voting rights laws

By Nicholas Riccardi, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

In Florida, GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis took the unusual step last month of asking the state Supreme Court whether a Democrat's plurality-Black congressional district could be broken into whiter — and more Republican — districts.

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Dec 17

Illinois governor repeals law requiring parental notification of abortion

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Illinois' governor has signed legislation to repeal a requirement that parents or guardians be notified when girls younger than 18 are seeking an abortion.

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Aug 26

WATCH: Illinois governor announces statewide indoor mask mandate

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate Thursday, as the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to threaten the pandemic recovery around the nation.

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Sep 29

llinois Gov. Pritzker will quarantine 2 weeks

By Associated Press

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Aug 07

WATCH: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issues new face mask guidelines

By Associated Press

The governor of Illinois is issuing new guidelines which include fines for businesses that don't follow rules about face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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