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2 years

Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker says his staffers have been in contact with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's staffers, whom he described as being "wholly uncooperative." He says, "What the the governor of Texas is doing is disgusting and it needs to stop."

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The 300,000 masks the White House sent Illinois were the wrong ones. @GovPritzker asked for N95 masks. They sent surgical masks. "While we do not have the final count on this yet, I can say with certainty that what they sent were not the N95 masks that were promised," he said.

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Pritzker: "I can't emphasize enough how much we need the federal government to step up and amplify the size of their PPE deliveries to Illinois and frankly across the nation."

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Pritzker on what he'll do if Trump mobilizes the military in Illinois: "Well, it's illegal. He can't do it. We won't request military assistance here in the state of Illinois. I can't imagine why any governor is going to do that. This is, it's ridiculous."

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After more than three hours of debate, the Illinois House votes 66-47 to pass recreational marijuana legalization measure. It now heads to Gov. Pritzker's desk, and he's vowed to sign it. Once signed, Illinois will become the first to approve cannabis sales via the Legislature.

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"Anyone who thinks they can come into this state and try to force some right-wing, MAGA, war on a woman's body, you will never get an inch of Illinois," Pritzker says in his victory speech. His GOP challenger Darren Bailey hasn't conceded yet.

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Mayor Pete says he is asked 10x more often how he'll earn the black vote, than how his policies would benefit African-Americans: "It's as if I'm being asked more about how to win, than how to deserve to win."

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4 years

Gov. Pritzker to announce all Illinois bars and restaurants will be closed starting at end of business day on Monday.

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7 years

. @chancetherapper : "Gov. Rauner still won't commit to giving Chicago kids a chance without caveats or ultimatums."

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4 years

AOC will have just 60 seconds to deliver her remarks next week at the Democratic National Convention via @businessinsider

AOC will have just 60 seconds to deliver her remarks next week at the Democratic National Convention

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is prerecording a one-minute speech from her home base in New York to be heard on Tuesday, according to her spokeswoman.

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In dreams do come true news, I am joining the @businessinsider DC bureau as a politics correspondent covering the @JoeBiden campaign. I’ll also be achieving a lifelong goal of having an in-unit washer and dryer and air conditioning when I move to DC in 10 days 🙏🏼🥂

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2 years

Proof I’ve made it home to Chicago ❤️

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7 years

Rendering of Obama Presidential Center.

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2 years

Happiness. They’re setting up Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.

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Assault weapons banned in Illinois: Pritzker signs bill hours after final passage

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3 years

I just saw a couple do a cheers with their hot dogs at a Portillo’s. God bless Chicago.

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3 years

Happy to share some exciting news: I'm joining the @politico team as a White House reporter and will be penning the West Wing Playbook with @AlexThomp . I start next week!

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2 years

Spotted in first-class on flight from Pittsburgh to O'Hare: Dr. Oz, telling people he's coming to Chicago "to raise money."

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2 years

Downtown Chicago Saturday night after seeing a musical.

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7 years

Obama says he wants a studio in the center to bring in @chancetherapper & Bruce Springsteen to talk about making music w/ social commentary.

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2 years

It’s my last day at Politico! I've truly had a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Washington — moving by myself, covering the White House and witnessing history. But my head and heart are calling me back to Chicago to be with my family and friends and to start a new adventure.

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3 years

Why I miss Chicago area grocery stores

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EXCLUSIVE: Jared Kushner helped create a Trump campaign shell company that secretly paid the president's family members and spent $617 million in reelection cash, a source tells Insider via @tomlobianco @davelevinthal

EXCLUSIVE: Jared Kushner helped create a Trump campaign shell company that secretly paid the...

Kushner directed Lara Trump, the vice president's nephew John Pence, and Trump campaign CFO Sean Dollman to serve on its board, a person familiar with the operation told Insider.

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6 years

Obama just asked for the local reporters. Shook all of our hands.

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2 years

I’m having a difficult holiday season - as many are - with some of my closest family members testing positive. When I told a Midway Airport Alamo employee about my canceled Christmas, he offered me a Ford Mustang. There are some really kind people out there! 🙏🏼

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11 months

President Biden will deliver a speech on “Bidenomics” at the Old Post Office at noon. Fun fact: This entrance area was featured in “The Dark Knight” during the opening bank robbery scene.

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7 years

. @chancetherapper holding a press conference at Robeson High School at 2:30 to make "major announcement" about CPS funding.

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5 years

I know there’s a lot going on right now. But also a Lake Michigan “water monster?”

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4 years

Pritzker: "We want looters to go to prison, to jail. We want to make sure that we're catching people who are lighting fires or causing any violence, but the vast majority of people who are out there in Washington DC & here in Illinois are standing up for peaceful protest..."

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2 years

On Monday I am proudly rejoining the @Suntimes as chief political reporter (!!!). I can’t wait to once again write about this amazing city and state and to be part of a new chapter with @WBEZ !

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Robservations: Political reporter Tina Sfondeles @TinaSfon returns to @SunTimes ; 'Jay's Chicago' wraps it up on @WTTW ; @ChicagosMayor Lori Lightfoot supports @Window2Workers technicians on strike:

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3 years

Matt Gaetz's Florida sex game included a "Harry Potter" challenge and "extra points" for sleeping in sorority houses. The existence of the "game" among male lawmakers was the "worst kept secret in Tallahassee." w/ @rbravender @KaylaEpstein @WARojas

Matt Gaetz's Florida sex game included a 'Harry Potter' challenge and 'extra points' for sleeping...

Gaetz is accused of participating in a sex "game" where politicians scored bonus "points" for sleeping overnight at sorority houses.

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4 years

Illinois has lost 9,418 people to COVID-19. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the head of the state's public health department, has overseen the state's response since day 1. Today, she couldn't hold back the tears.

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2 years

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls Supreme Court decision “a direct assault on the right to privacy and self determination.” Illinois and Minnesota are the only upper Midwestern states that will see no change to abortion access.

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6 years

"We are living in challenging times. We're living through a war on truth, facts and reason," Hillary Clinton says, adding "racist and white supremacist views are lifted up in the media and in the White House."

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7 years

Obama says 80 percent of construction hires and benefits for the center will come from the South Side.

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4 years

"The situation that we're in today is one which requires a leader who will stand up and meet the challenge, by the way of addressing police accountability, making sure that we're standing up for peaceful protest," Pritzker says.

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4 years

Sunday at the Supreme Court. Still hundreds here bringing flowers and posters in honor of RBG.

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1 year

Lol. Chicago weather coverage: Will the sun ever come back?

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3 years

Some drama during a @POTUS trip to Chicago today 👀

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6 years

Overheard at North Side bar: “Hi, I don’t remember your name or number, but I’m so glad you showed up.”

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5 years

I wrote an op-ed about how opioid addiction took over my mom's life to give people with chronic pain a voice. After decades of being prescribed painkillers, she hit rock bottom when doctors prescribed her Fentanyl patches. Here's her story:

How opioid addiction took over my mother's life

High on a combination of Norco and Fentanyl, prescribed by a pain clinic, my mother began to throw dishes onto the kitchen floor. It was inexplicable.

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6 years

"Black women are not only the base of the Democratic party. You are essential to democracy," Clinton says.

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5 years

Anonymous aldermanic candidate I just interviewed just asked me if I had "any knowledge of politics." You're doing great, man.

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3 years

Hey, it was my first time on Air Force One today (and a couple of ospreys)! Thanks to fellow poolers @shearm and @tamarakeithNPR for your kindness and hospitality!

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7 years

Obama says there will be some fun exhibits: "Let's face it. We all want to see Michelle's dresses."

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6 years

Some history made tonight in Springfield. Illinois becomes the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment with an Illinois House vote of 72-45. #twill

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3 years

Excited to announce I'm taking on a new role at @politico ! Also, welcome to the team @JonLemire and @maxwelltani 👏

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10 months

When in Rome (the Old Post Office rooftop)

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7 years

Former President Obama takes stage.

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4 years

Some directives in place for Greek churches because of coronavirus. No kissing the icons at church today. Also my priest handed us bread with a ladle. You gotta do what you gotta do.

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3 years

Inside Rahm Emanuel's whisper campaign to get into the Biden Cabinet: "I don't think the transition is answering his calls," a key player in Democratic Chicago politics said. "Knowing Rahm, he's trying to will it." via @businessinsider

Inside Rahm Emanuel's whisper campaign to get into the Biden Cabinet: 'Knowing Rahm, he's trying to...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is making a behind-the-scenes push to score a Cabinet position in the Biden administration. But his efforts may not be working.

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4 years

Gov. Pritzker today proclaimed John Prine an Honorary Poet Laureate of the state — the first time the state has bestowed an honorary designation. Prine, a Maywood native who became one of the country's most treasured singer-songwriters, died in April of COVID-19 complications.

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Trump megadonors Dick and Liz Uihlein contract COVID-19: “The prolific conservative political contributors have been outspoken opponents of COVID-19 restrictions, with Mrs. Uihlein arguing in the spring that the media is ‘overblowing’ the threat...”

Trump Megadonors Contract Coronavirus, Joining Fellow Billionaire

"I thought we'd never get it," Liz Uihlein, an outspoken critic of COVID-19 restrictions, told Uline employees. "Well, Trump got it."

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4 years

Sen. Kamala Harris schedule today: a canvass in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; a Latino get out the vote event in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; and a drive-in event with John Legend in Philadelphia.

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4 years

Pritzker: "I am ordering all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois to close to the public as of the close of business Monday night, March 16 through March 30."

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2 years

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey in the West Loop says “Chicago is living the purge.” And calls it a “hellhole” again.

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Pritzker is suspending the annual renewal process for Medicaid recipients; fast tracking Medicaid enrollment; guaranteeing covered costs for COVID-19 treatment for the uninsured; and is receiving wavers to allow doctors to offer Medicaid care without waiting for approval.

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5 years

Illinois Republican Party among groups that got donations from indicted associate of Rudy Giuliani via @SunTimes

Illinois Republican Party among groups that got donations from indicted associate of Rudy Giuliani

Federal campaign finance records show the Illinois Republican Party received $661.90 from Lev Parnas on Oct. 24, 2016 — the same amount he gave to several other state GOP organizations that day.

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4 years

Gov. Pritzker just announced he has asked the University of Illinois’ board to expand free tuition for low income families: “More than half of the households in this state will qualify for free tuition.” #twill

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Downstate farmer Darren Bailey gets the golden ticket: Trump endorsement in GOP race for Illinois governor

Bailey’s Trump card? Ex-president gives ‘complete and total endorsement’ to downstate farmer in GOP...

State Sen. Darren Bailey had been seeking Trump’s endorsement for months. The former president finally delivered it Saturday, telling a crowd in western Illinois, “Darren is a fearless supporter of...

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Illinois in 2019 established in state law the right to reproductive health care, including abortion - a measure put in place should Roe v. Wade be overturned. Pritzker in Dec. also signed a law stopping minors from having to give parental notification before having an abortion.

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3 months

I just want everyone to know that this (mostly) giardiniera wall exists.

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5 years

Kudos to the @whitesox guest relations staff for immediately spotting my mom on crutches and getting her a wheelchair and a super accessible seat. 👏🏻💯

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4 years

A sign there is “some” calm in the country, @SteveKornacki is dissecting a map of best Thanksgiving sides on the Today Show right now.

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3 years

In case you need a reminder that Chicagoans are tough, there are people on the beach this morning. It’s 14 degrees with a -1 windchill.

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4 years

Dr. Ngozi Ezike has been at every one of these Illinois briefings — and she's also translating in Spanish. She's been an honest voice for the state every single day. And has shown emotion as the #coronavirus battle intensifies. More on her here:

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5 years

Yes. Tina can.

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3 years

Low-paid Capitol Hill staffers are moonlighting for Starbucks and Door Dash. They're fed up with unlivable salaries that hinder diversity and kneecap careers. via @KaylaEpstein

32 years old and making $31,000: Capitol Hill staffers vent about unlivable pay and how they...

Working second jobs to stay afloat is commonplace among junior-level staffers on Capitol Hill, multiple employees told Insider, on top of the grueling hours and 24/7 availability that lawmakers...

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Pritzker asked when sports will return to Illinois: "We're not going to allow sports to reopen, major league sports, unless we have all these preconditions set, because I'm not going to have tens of thousands of people getting into an arena together & giving each other COVID-19."

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3 years

Tonight’s the night. I drove this @LouMalnatis pizza back to DC in December in a big ol’ cooler.

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7 years

Obama says the best things that happened to him in his lifetime "happened in this community...I owe it all to this community."

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4 years

Gov. Pritzker thanking California Gov. Gavin Newsom who sent Illinois 100 ventilators overnight: "It is truly incredible to work with elected officials across the nation who are providing true leadership."

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4 years

"Happy Friday to those who observe that." Great quote from Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the head of the Illinois Dept. of Public Health.

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2 years

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is heavily name dropping Chicago gun violence in a live presser about the school shooting, saying there are more weekend shootings in Chicago than people shot in schools in Texas. He said that disproves the thesis that stiffer gun laws prevent gun murders.

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"To the fake patriots and their enablers, you don't love the United States if you're not willing to defend it against a man who would destroy it," Pritzker says.

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5 years

Print isn’t dead. This guy is reading a @Suntimes on the train.

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2 years

Now that I live in Chicago again (where giardiniera is in every store), I’m allowed to make chicken giardiniera in the crockpot. Literally chicken, a little water and a whole jar of hot giardiniera. #chefskiss

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1 year

This is my view when leaving the ComEd federal trial every day. Not too shabby, Chicago.

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6 years

Here’s former President Obama’s walking into an Urbana coffee shop with JB Pritzker.

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Gov. Pritzker continues to say he's "highly skeptical," and Speaker Welch just said a vote on the new Bears proposal in Springfield right now would "fail, and it would fail miserably. There's no environment for something like this today."

Bears to unveil plans for ‘state-of-the-art’ lakefront stadium ahead of NFL draft

The plans, according to the team, will include additional green and open space with access to the lakefront and the Museum Campus, which Bears President Kevin Warren called "the most attractive...

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7 years

Mayor Emanuel: "President Obama never lost touch with Chicago, his home, and Chicago never lost touch with President Obama."

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3 years

Dear Chicago, please always appreciate your grocery stores. Pizza, alcohol and Fannie May. Chef’s kiss.

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7 months

On a call with the White House on Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson warned that Chicago is expected to receive 25 buses a day from Texas beginning this week, potentially bringing in 1,250 migrants a day.

Pritzker presses Biden for more help as migrant buses double: ‘Illinois stands mostly unsupported...

On a call with the White House on Sunday, the governor and Mayor Brandon Johnson warned that Chicago could receive as many as 1,250 migrants a day.

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Obama: "You can't opt out because you don't feel sufficiently inspired by this or that specific candidate. This is not a rock concert. This is not Coachella. You don't need a messiah. All we need are decent, honest hardworking people."

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3 years

Goodbye to my sister’s car. It belongs to the winter now.

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5 years

Spotted in the South Loop. You ok, @ChiPartyAunt ?

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Pritzker's message to Illinois students: "Whatever you feel, please let yourself feel that way. Don't beat yourself up over being human. And if you're experiencing overwhelming anxiety or you have a friend who is, and you need someone to talk to, there are resources available."

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6 years

OK. Testing this out. Dogs watching construction.

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4 years

Happy Election Day! I just had to take this bottle out during a Google Meet to show my new coworkers what giardiniera is.

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5 years

Not too shabby, cloudy Chicago.

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Uh, an Idaho paper completely lifted a story I wrote and cited the “Solar-Periods” instead of the @Suntimes . That’s a good robot thesaurus there.

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Illinois now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The latest cases are a Kane County woman in her 60s and a McHenry County teen, neither of whom had a history of travel to an affected area and no connection to a known case of COVID-19, the state's health department says.

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Buttigieg on police reform: "This is not a political problem and it's not just a police problem. And it's not just my problem. Or my city's problem. And it's certainly not a black problem. This is an American problem, and it requires nationwide American solutions."

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“The time for persuasion and public appeals is over. The time for action is here. This is not a joke. No one is immune to this, and you have an obligation to act in the best interests of all the people of this state,” @GovPritzker says.

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5 months

Gorgeous, gorgeous Chicago sunset

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4 years

Damn good going away sign made by @suntimesobits ’ daughter ❤️. This is coming with me to DC.

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6 years

Great discovery while packing up my mom’s house.

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4 years

Biden campaign calls a lid for the day around 1 p.m. This is *normal* during a debate week for a candidate that does debate prep.

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Gov. Pritzker and staff ordered to stay home after senior staffer tests positive for COVID-19 via @SunTimes

Pritzker: Senior staffer positive for COVID-19, so ‘rest of the team, myself included, is working...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker himself has tested negative for the coronavirus, according to the governor’s office

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Gov. Pritzker says @realDonaldTrump 's response to COVID-19 will "go down in history as a profound failure of our national government." Pritzker says he's "honestly upset about the lack of early action on a national basis."

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