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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.
JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from serving in Illinois government
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is barring anyone who participated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working state jobs in Illinois. While President Donald Trump has wiped those who participated in the riot’s criminal convictions clean in sweeping pardons he signed on his first day in office,
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
Pritzker says Illinois won’t hire Jan. 6 rioters
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. Blocks Jan. 6 Rioters From Holding State Jobs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocked rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, from obtaining and working in state jobs and thereby effectively defying President Donald Trump’s pardon. Condemning their participation in “infamous and disgraceful conduct that is antithetical to the mission of the State,
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons
Illinois 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 to offer them a clean slate last week in a sweeping set of pardons and commutations.
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.
Springfield is cause of Illinois’ mass layoffs, business closures: State rep
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...
Fossil fuels are making a comeback. Can climate goals get back on track in Illinois?
Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in ...
Illinois state flag has fans, and could keep flying after design contest
Votes are being tallied in the Illinois flag contest, but the current flag has its fans and lawmakers could decide to keep it ...
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be ...
Taxpayers are out more than $30 million on University of Illinois' scuttled South Loop project
That's how much taxpayers had to pay when the University of Illinois pulled the plug on plans for its Discovery Partners ...
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.
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Illinois students show continued struggles in reading, math on national exam
The nation’s report card was just released and shows Illinois students continue to struggle to meet proficiency standards in ...
Illinois city's police department vows to block law enforcement from coordinating with ICE
Waukegan Police Department in Illinois issued a statement reaffirming its adherence to the state's Trust Act, which prohibits ...
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Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...