Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threatsWith a growing number of experts warning of a potential AI doomsday for humanity, the governor's cabinet will evaluate risks and potential regulations.Chicago Sun-Times17d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeJB Pritzkerillinois ai cabinet formation
Back-to-back bond rating upgrades for Illinois boost Pritzker's reelection bidS&P Global Ratings cites "good fiscal management" during Gov. JB Pritzker's watch, marking the 12th bond rating upgrade in his two terms. The development forced GOP rival Darren Bailey to recalibrate his attacks on Pritzker, acknowledging the upgrade as "good news."Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →EconomyJB Pritzkerillinois bond rating upgrade
Trump says Chicagoans 'will die' without his help, as Pritzker, Johnson blame him for anti-violence cutsGov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson both blamed President Donald Trump for gutting anti-violence programs.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentJB Pritzkerchicago violence debate
Gov. JB Pritzker declares ‘BTS Day’ in Illinois in honor of K-pop group’s visit to ChicagoThe commemoration falls on Aug. 27 and 28, coinciding with the band’s sold-out shows at Soldier Field.Chicago Sun-Times2mo agoWhole story →CultureJB Pritzkerbts day proclamation
A 'black book' lists 34 people banned from Illinois casinos. It's rarely updated and likely missing names.Answering to Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Gaming Board has added just a dozen names to its "involuntary exclusion" list, as the black book is formally known, in his seven-plus years in office. Why certain nefarious characters are banned while others get a pass is a mystery.Chicago Sun-Times2mo agoWhole story →JusticeJB Pritzkerillinois casino ban list update