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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lost 80 pounds with help from GLP-1 medications. What are they?

GLP-1s can help treat conditions besides diabetes and obesity, but the so-called ‘weight loss’ drug also has risks.

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Chicago Sun-Times· Oct 6, 2:48 PMIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker lost 80 pounds with help from GLP-1 medications. What are they?

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Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren BaileyDurkin, the moderate suburban Republican who has long opposed President Donald Trump, said he's tired of "the Darren Bailey shtick."

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Illinois again for more Bears stadium talks with Gov. JB PritzkerGoodell has met with Illinois officials twice in as many months while Bears minority owner Pat Ryan takes a more active role in talks.

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NFL's Goodell Meets With Illinois Governor as the Bears Continue Pursuit of New StadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears' long-running pursuit of a new home.

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Arlington Heights, Hammond mayors react to Bears’ stadium updateThe mayors of Arlington Heights and Hammond each released statements after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday

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NFL Issues Statement After Meeting With Illinois Governor Over Bears Stadium PlansRoger Goodell and Chicago Bears owner meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as the NFL pushes for timely action on a long-term Illinois stadium plan.

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Illinois state fairs attracted more than 1 million visitors for second year in a rowFrom Capitol News Illinois: Over 1 million fairgoers visited Illinois’ state fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin for the second year in a row, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced Tuesday

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Greg Abbott raises $20M, Gina Hinojosa raises $13M in governor's raceRepublican Greg Abbott leads in fundraising for the Texas governor's race, but Democrat Gina Hinojosa saw a surge in donations, including from JB Pritzker.

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Illinois Soundstage Facility Breaks Ground, Touts State Tax CreditGov. JB Pritzker touted his state's production tax credit at the groundbreaking for a new studio facility in southern Illinois.

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Bailey emphasizes safety, taxes in race against PritzkerRepublican Darren Bailey reversed his decision to skip a second gubernatorial run, winning the Illinois primary by a wide margin and aiming to rebuild support ahead of the general election against Democratic incumbent JB Pritzker amid challenging midterm dynamics.

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Pritzker announces $55M Viakable expansion in LaSalle, 50 new jobsGov. JB Pritzker joined executives from Viakable Manufacturing, 2969 Chartres St., on Wednesday to announce a $55 million expansion of the company’s La Salle facility, creating 50 new full-time jobs and retaining 65 existing positions.

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