WATCH LIVE: Gov. Pritzker 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address

Gov. Tony Evers unveils nearly $104 billion state budget

Evers announced an initiative to spend $240 million to launch a new statewide program to provide public and most private-sector workers with 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State addresses early childcare education

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Governor JB Pritzker announced his Smart Start Illinois Plan during his State of the State Address on Wednesday, Feb. 15. “Smart Start is comprised of four elements: Pre-K, child care, early intervention, and home visiting. It also makes our existing programs more equitable giving moderate-income families greater access to quality programs, and investing in an early childhood workforce made up largely of women and people o…

Audio: Gov. Pritzker delivers the Illinois State of the State and Budget Address

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers the 2023 State of the State and 2024 Budget Address, February 15, 2023: Click to download

Pritzker to float universal preschool and expanded day care

During the State of the State, Pritzker will propose universal preschool, starting with $440 million to finance 5,000 additional seats this fall.

Gov. Pritzker Delivers Budget Address And Fifth Annual State of The State

Gov. Pritzker delivered his budget address and fifth annual State of the State Wednesday.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Pritzker 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to give his 2023 State of the State and Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Address Wednesday in-person at the State Capitol, and before a joint-session of state representatives and state senators. His address is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. and WGN plans to livestream the remarks […]