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Gov. JB Pritzker signals more optimism on Bears stadium deal - maybe even in Chicago - as election nears

Pritzker's GOP challenger, Darren Bailey, argues the team is as good as gone to Indiana, but stadium negotiators have hinted at momentum.

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Chicago Sun-Times· Oct 19, 10:00 AMGov. JB Pritzker signals more optimism on Bears stadium deal - maybe even in Chicago - as election nears

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How JB Pritzker’s midterm investments could pay off in a 2028 White House bidBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — As potential 2028 presidential candidates crisscross the country to campaign in the midterms, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wielding an advantage that none of the others can match: his massive personal wealth. The billionaire has funneled nearly $40 million to Democratic candidates and groups in the midterms, donating to

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Pritzker appeals FEMA denial of Illinois disaster aid; state says $27.6M in damage topped thresholdFrom Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker’s presidential disaster request that was denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency met the threshold for statewide disaster assistance, according to state documents.

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Illinois Democrats, Pritzker outraise many Republicans and BaileyNewly filed campaign finance records show Republican Darren Bailey entered the final month before the Nov. 3 election with $431,787 in cash on hand, a disadvantage of better than 100 to 1 to the $44.4 million that the self-funding Gov. JB Pritzker had in his campaign fund on Sept. 30.

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Illinois Governor Paid $2.6 Million in Federal and State TaxesIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and his wife reported $9.4 million in adjusted gross income and paid $2.2 million in federal taxes for tax year 2025, according to tax records released by his campaign Friday.

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Gov. JB Pritzker outspending Darren Bailey's campaign 25-to-1 in Illinois governor raceIllinois Democrats also hold massive fundraising advantages as they seek to expand supermajorities In the General Assembly.

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President Trump endorses Darren Bailey for Illinois governorCalling him a “very good candidate,” President Donald Trump has endorsed Darren Bailey in his bid to unseat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

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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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Pritzker, officials meet with NFL commissioner on Bears stadiumNFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other officials to discuss the Bears' stadium project Thursday.

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Roger Goodell met with Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois lawmakers about Bears stadium on ThursdayPublicly, the Bears have said their "sole focus" for the site of their new stadium site is Hammond, Ind.

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Pritzker ties Bailey to TrumpRepublican Darren Bailey repeatedly interrupted Gov. JB Pritzker in their only scheduled debate, while the Democrat cast him as a Trump-following extremist.

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Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycleFrom Capitol News Illinois: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey spent an hour talking over and accusing each other of stretching the truth in their only planned meeting of the campaign Tuesday night

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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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Pritzker, Bailey trade barbs over governor’s Texas tripIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and GOP contender Darren Bailey are both in Texas for this week's midterm Republican National Convention.

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