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From hero of the anti-death penalty movement to felon, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dead at 91
George Ryan, who served as Illinois secretary of state, Illinoia House speaker, lieutenant governor and ultimately governor, ...
Illinois officials react to death of embattled former Gov. George Ryan: 'Able to bridge the gap'
Illinois politicians reacted Friday to the death of former Gov. George Ryan. His legacy is mixed, and it depends on who you ...
Illinois governor to Democrats: ‘Time to stop surrendering, when we need to fight’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker railed against the “Looney Toon Republican Congress” and included jabs at both President Donald ...
Illinois gov calls for mass protests against Trump admin: GOP 'cannot know a moment of peace'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, lambasted President Donald Trump and his administration, calling for mass protests and ...
Mike Flannery recalls the rise and fall of late Illinois Gov. George Ryan
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday at the age of 91. Former CBS News Chicago political editor Mike Flannery covered ...
Gov. JB Pritzker appoints brother-in-law to U. of I. board
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday appointed Bryan Traubert, a philanthropist and former eye doctor who is married to Penny Pritzker, ...
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State of Illinois Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), ...
Indiana governor sets up panel to study Illinois secession
Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation into law to create the commission that will have six Indiana ...