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Chicago-area election officials gear up for potential ICE, FBI presence at the polls after Trump threatsBefore federal immigration agents stormed across the Chicago region last year and President Donald Trump threatened to send in the National Guard, Gov. JB Pritzker warned both moves aimed to “normalize” a federal military presence to intimidate voters and depress turnout in the 2026 midterms.

Spokane Spokesman-Review4d agoWhole story →

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What to know about the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Dick DurbinLt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who has served alongside Gov. JB Pritzker since 2018, faces Don Tracy, the former chair of the Illinois Republican Party. Whitfield Harrington Jr. is the independent candidate.

Chicago Sun-Times5d agoWhole story →

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What to know about the race for Illinois governorIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Republican Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett are on the ballot in the race for governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Chicago Sun-Times5d agoWhole story →

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Democrats keep going to South Carolina to stumpIn the next few weeks, five Democrats who are believed to be mulling 2028 campaigns — California Rep. Ro Khanna, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and longtime Democratic politico Rahm Emanuel — will be stumping here.

Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →

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Pritzker wants Illinois legislature to pass data center billGov. JB Pritzker said he isn’t pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and said he would rather see lawmakers pass regulations on the facilities after the November election.

Chicago Tribune11d agoWhole story →

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Collin Corbett: JB Pritzker and Springfield, enough games: Unite behind the Bears moving to Arlington HeightsWhile losing the Bears to Indiana would devastate the state’s tax base and pride, some state lawmakers are OK with it, because they admit their allegiance is to the City of Chicago more than the State of Illinois.

Shaw Local Enewspapers11d agoWhole story →

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Darren Bailey to make gubernatorial campaign stop in DeKalb Oct. 3Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who’s making a second bid against Gov. JB Pritzker in November, is expected to be in DeKalb on Oct. 3.

Shaw Local Enewspapers11d agoWhole story →

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Chicago commuters are hit with a bold new Florida billboard campaignFlorida’s top business lobby launched a billboard blitz in Chicago, slamming Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for driving jobs to the Sunshine State. The campaign, part of a “Free Enterprise” push, names Pritzker “runner-up Florida Economic Developer of the Year” on I-55 billboards. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson says over $2 billion in taxable income and up…

New York Post13d agoWhole story →

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he's lost 80 pounds on GLP-1, sparking fresh talk of 2028 White House runIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed Monday that he's lost 80 pounds in two years with the help of GLP-1 medication -- but denied his regimen had anything to do with plans to run for president in two years time.

New York Post14d agoWhole story →

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Gov JB Pritzker sidesteps Hasan Piker questions, says focus is on TrumpGov. JB Pritzker dodged questions about Hasan Piker's controversial Iran stance, saying the Democratic Party should focus on stopping Donald Trump instead.

Fox News14d agoWhole story →

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Trump Is 'Most Corrupt' President Maybe EverSunday on ABC's "Ths Week," Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) said Donald Trump is the "most corrupt" president "maybe ever in the United States." Partial | Clips

Breitbart News Network15d agoWhole story →

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‘This is fascism’: Trump sparks outrage after banning 3 ‘fake news’ outlets from White HouseTrump "can't hide from his failing record, so he's banning journalists he doesn't like to keep you from hearing about it," said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Staten Island Advance17d agoWhole story →

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Pritzker points to roadblocks to Midway Blitz shooting investigationA year after an immigration agent killed Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park, Gov. JB Pritzker held a moment of silence.

Chicago Tribune20d agoWhole story →

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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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Construction sites will be required to be more welcoming to women under a new Illinois lawA successful legislative push embraced by Gov. JB Pritzker means the state's male-dominated construction industry soon will have to make new job-site accommodations to employees who lactate and menstruate. Illinois is the second state with such a mandate.

Chicago Sun-Times25d agoWhole story →

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Illinois governor’s race shifts to TexasFrom Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey both traveled to Dallas this week for events around the midterm Republican National Convention.

Shaw Local Enewspapers25d agoWhole story →

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Trump at midterm convention: $5K for American adults if GOP winsWhat Trump said. What Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said. What Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Salt Lake City Deseret News26d agoWhole story →

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Gov. Pritzker calls for federal AI safety rulesGov. JB Pritzker released a statement about the "growing concerns" he has about the threat that AI poses to humanity.

Peoria Journal Star26d agoWhole story →

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Gov JB Pritzker blasts first-ever GOP midterm convention in DallasIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker urges voters to ignore the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, charging that the GOP is trying to rig the 2026 election via mail-in voting curbs.

Fox News26d agoWhole story →

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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.

NBC 5 Chicago26d agoWhole story →

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