House Of Representatives April 11 Sanctuary governors Walz, Pritzker, Hochul called to testify before Congress House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer continues the investigation into sanctuary city policies by calling Govs. Walz, Hochul and Pritzker to testify at a May 15 hearing.
Politics March 23 Big-money WI high court race will have national effects, as redistricting, unions, trans issues at stake Liberal Judge Susan Crawford and conservative former Attorney General Brad Schimel are facing off in a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race April 1.
Politics March 19 Dem governor slams Trump's 'authoritarian rule' during 'better way forward' speech Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., urged Democrats to fight and defend America's constitutional republic from the "incompetence" and “treachery" of President Donald Trump.
Elections March 16 Heating up: Newsom, Pritzker, Buttigieg make early moves in 2028 presidential race Top Democrats, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, make early moves as speculation heats up for the 2028 White House race.
Politics March 13 Heating up: Pre-season moves in 2028 presidential race getting underway The early moves in the 2028 White House race, at least among the Democrats, are getting underway as potential presidential contenders grab plenty of attention
Politics March 10 Dem governor to headline major fundraiser in key presidential primary state stoking 2028 speculation Dem Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, a leading figure in the Trump opposition, sparks 2028 speculation with news that he will headline major party fundraiser in the key primary state of New Hampshire.
Immigration February 28 Blue state governor's 'gross mismanagement' cost taxpayers $1.6B for illegal immigrant healthcare: audit An audit requested by GOP lawmakers shows Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s administration grossly underestimated the $1.6 billion price tag for state health programs for illegal immigrants.
J.B. Pritzker February 27 Illinois governor says Trump admin withholding $1.88B in approved taxpayer money, amid rift with president Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pressed the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he says the Trump administration is withholding from the state.
Donald Trump February 8 Pritzker trolls Trump by 'renaming' Lake Michigan as 'Lake Illinois,' joking he'd annex Green Bay Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump’s recent executive order where he changed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
Trump's First 100 Days January 31 'Unfit to lead': Blue state governor lashes out at Trump for targeting DEI policies after DC plane crash Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump is failing to lead the country through the American Airlines crash because he suggested DEI programs put FAA policy over safety.
J.B. Pritzker January 21 Pritzker bashes Trump order on birthright citizenship: 'We will not follow an unconstitutional order' Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker bashed President Trump's executive orders on immigration and birthright citizenship, calling it "unconstitutional."
Politics December 30 2028 Watch: Here are the Democrats who may eventually jump into the next White House race Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.
Politics December 6 Democrat governors spotlight they're the 'last line of defense' against Trump Democratic governors say they're the "best path forward" for a party now out of power in the nation's capital and the "last line of defense" as President-elect Trump returns to the White House.
Politics November 16 Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X Saturday in recognition of Transgender Awareness Week. His billionaire family is deeply involved in awarding grants to the transgender movement.
Governors November 13 Democratic governors form resistance group against Trump Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are co-chairing an initiative called Governors Safeguarding Democracy.
Politics November 11 Here are the Democrats who may eventually run for president in 2028 Here is a very early, initial look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.
Crime October 31 Growing calls for illegal migrant to be charged with hate crimes in Jewish man's shooting Calls are growing for police to charge the illegal migrant accused of shooting a Jewish man to be charged with hate crimes, with one Jewish group slamming the city’s mayor directly.
POLITICS August 22 On Trump calling Harris 'comrade,' top Democrat surrogates argue 'that boat doesn’t float' Top Democrat surrogates for Vice President Kamala Harris, Sen. Cory Booker and Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland and JB Pritzker of Illinois, take aim at Donald Trump.
POLITICS July 22 10 Democrats Vice President Kamala Harris could name as her 2024 running mate Twenty-four hours after President Biden's blockbuster announcement that he was ending his re-election bid, speculation is soaring over whom Vice President Harris will choose as her running mate.
Border security July 8 What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis? Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been floated as a potential replacement for President Biden on the 2024 Democratic ticket — but what are his policies on the southern border crisis?
J.B. Pritzker June 9 Illinois gov addresses scandal-ridden 'super mayor' Tiffany Henyard: We support investigations Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed ongoing investigations into the Democratic Village of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard over several allegations of corruption.
Media April 27 Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.
Media April 21 Illinois governor says Democratic voters are 'throwing away' their votes by supporting anyone but Biden Gov. J.B. Pritzker argued on Sunday that any Democratic voters supporting someone other than Biden were "throwing away" their votes, when pressed on RFK Jr.'s standing.
Illinois March 8, 2024 Union boss calls for National Guard rollout on Chicago's transit system The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.
Texas February 21, 2024 Texas has spent nearly $150M bussing migrants to 'sanctuary' cities: report The state of Texas has spent nearly $150 million bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., since April 2022.
Media January 16, 2024 Illinois governor complains blue cities are 'suffering' from Abbott bussing migrants Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted the governor of Texas, arguing that his project of sending nonstop waves of immigrants from the border up north is cruel.
Illinois January 3, 2024 Pritzker names new head of embattled Illinois family services agency Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday named Heidi Mueller as the successor to disgraced former Juvenile Justice Director Marc D. Smith.
Illinois December 5, 2023 Pritzker admin scraps Chicago migrant camp plan over soil contamination concerns Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration on Tuesday announced it was abandoning plans to construct a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago.
Donald Trump November 20, 2023 Illinois Gov. Pritzker doubles down on White House likening Trump to Hitler, Mussolini over 'vermin' remark Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took issue with former President Donald Trump's "predilection for revenge," comparing the GOP frontrunner to dictators of 1930s and 1940s Europe.
Illinois November 8, 2023 Illinois Senate approves reversal of decades-old nuclear power moratorium The Illinois state Senate voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on new nuclear power installments that has been in place for nearly four decades.
