Adrianna Pitrelli

Adrianna Pitrelli reports from the Springfield bureau, covering the Illinois Supreme Court, the General Assembly and other legal and government stories from downstate.

She joined the Law Bulletin in May 2018 after graduating from Franklin College in Franklin, Ind., with a degree in multimedia journalism. As a student, Pitrelli reported on Indiana politics and government for TheStatehouseFile.com, where she was named Reporter of the Year in 2017. She's also written for The Indianapolis Star and the (Franklin, Ind.) Daily Journal.

Recent Articles by Adrianna Pitrelli

Pritzker reaffirms state will not accept Title X funding

On a joint-conference call with Planned Parenthood Monday afternoon, Gov. J.B. Pritzker denounced the White House’s order to block federal government funding from agencies that offer contraceptive services for low-income women.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
Cook County jail to be a polling site, expanding voting access

Senate Bill 2090, now Public Act 101-442, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday makes Cook County Jail — which already has in-person voting registration and absentee voting for detainees awaiting trial — a polling site.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
Pritzker continues to sign new legislation, nearly 50 in one day

Of the 599 bills passed during the spring legislative session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed nearly 50 of them last Friday — including one that adds an aggravating factor if a defendant commits public indecency during an administrative hearing while incarcerated.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
House speaker’s ex-chief fueled ‘bullying’ culture

A legislative watchdog has substantiated harassment claims against a former top Democratic aide, though other harassment and retaliation claims could not be proven.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
Five bills to help first responders’ mental health become state law

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of legislation aimed at improving the lives of first responders.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
New public school curriculums will require LGBTQ contribution

Public schools throughout the state will be required to teach students about the history and important historical members of the LGBTQ community under a measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 9.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
Illinois Republicans forward-looking during fair speeches

U.S. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise told Illinois Republicans Thursday that in the years to come, they too can take back control.
By Adrianna Pitrelli
Pelosi says state party’s political wins can set national example

Speaking to a room of more than 2,000 Illinois Democrats in the state’s capital city, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pointed out the successes of the Democratically-charged state legislature and pushed for more party unity.
By Adrianna Pitrelli