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Illinois Governor Bans State From Hiring J6 Rioters
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, has banned the state from hiring individuals convicted of crimes during the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol building. A spokesperson for Pritzker declined to comment when reached out to by Newsweek.
Illinois Governor Bans Capitol Rioters Pardoned by Trump From Being Hired for Government Jobs
J.B. Pritzker is again pushing back at President Trump by directing an Illinois agency to refrain from hiring pardoned rioters.
Pritzker says Illinois won’t hire Jan. 6 rioters
CHICAGO — 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.
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 Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons
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
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 obtained by The Hill.
Lawmaker accuses senators, governor of taking credit for Stellantis' Belvidere jobs
A state lawmaker is accusing U.S. senators and the governor of taking credit for Stellantis bringing jobs back to Belvidere, ...
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.
Homan demands apology from Illinois governor over 'lie' that ICE targeted Chicago school: 'Sowing fear'
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker face criticism for falsely claiming ICE agents ...
Illinois' green energy climate goals are pushed back as demands prompt more fossil fuel use
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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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 ...
Melissa Calusinski, a day care worker imprisoned for murder, hopes Illinois governor will free her based on new evidence
Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, ...
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill requiring law enforcement to work with ICE, repeal TRUST Act
Legislation introduced by Illinois Senate Republicans looks to require local authorities to work with U.S. Immigration and ...
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Federal funding freeze sparks outrage from Illinois leaders
Illinois leaders are condemning the Trump administration's surprise freeze of federal grants and loans. Why it matters: ...