Chambana Sun

Caulkins not admonished by Pritzker's comments on secession in State of the State speech

By Sarah Downey | Feb 28, 2020

Despite recent Republican proposals to secede downstate from Chicago, Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged unity in his Feb. 21 state of the State speech.

Rep. Halbrook wants rollback of minimum wage hike, saying Pritzker 'does not care about Downstate'

By Sarah Downey | Oct 6, 2019

Despite the fact that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already signed legislation that will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025, one local lawmaker and small business owner continues to voice his opposition.