Measure to help relatives foster kids in state care signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in the state care to get licensed as foster parents and receive financial assistance.
Pritzker signs law to prioritize placing foster children with family members
Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.
Governor Pritzker signs Kind Act, allowing extended family to foster youth relatives
New groundbreaking legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker will now allow the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services to place foster kids
Governor Pritzker Signs KIND Act to Support Family Caregivers of Foster Children
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act, a new law aimed at helping grandparents and other relatives who step up to
New Illinois law prioritizes placing foster children with family members
The legislation gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility to certify relatives to become foster parents. It also puts an obligation on DCFS to use a “kin-first approach” when placing kids in foster care.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs law to make it easier for children's relatives to become foster parents
Act would allow the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as foster parents for children in their family.
Pritzker Warns Federal Workers in Illinois Against Musk Buyout
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is warning federal employees in his state about risks related to the buyouts President Donald ...
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Gov. Pritzker’s Statement Urging Federal Workers in Illinois to Understand Their Rights
Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement concerning the federal government’s “deferred resignation” offer ...
Pritzker calls Trump 'incompetent', says Illinois families will feel impact of new tariffs
The Governor of Illinois has taken to both national TV and social media to voice concerns about the new presidential ...
Gov. JB Pritzker stresses importance of federal education funding amid latest threats from Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday continued his offensive against President Donald Trump’s policy initiatives, raising concerns ...
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 ...
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Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Encourage Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Tax Credits
CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are encouraging eligible Illinoisans to take ...
Heading into budget, governor faces major challenge to show ‘Illinois can govern itself’
Gov. JB Pritzker faces a $3 billion deficit as Illinois grapples with spending pressures and uncertain federal aid.
Musk makes joke about Gov. Pritzker's weight on social media, Pritzker fires back
Nothing is more dangerous than getting between JB Pritzker and the buffet table!” Elon Musk wrote from his personal account ...