In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’
The Washington Post reported Saturday that the Pentagon has been considering for weeks deploying the military to Chicago.
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WATCH: Pritzker, other Illinois officials address Trump’s threat to send National Guard to Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker hold press conference in response to President Trump’s plans to deploy troops to Chicago.
‘Illegal and costly’: Chicago’s mayor blasts Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard
President Trump suggested he will “straighten out” Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be “illegal and costly” — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.
‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.
Local Palestinian Americans welcome Pritzker’s support on Senate resolution to block arms sales to Israel
Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” this month, Pritzker said the measure would send “the right kind of a message” to Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Pritzker signs union protection bills amid Trump war on federal unions
The signing comes after the Federal Emergency Management Agency joined at least three other federal agencies in canceling contracts with unions to comply with President Trump’s March executive order that stripped many federal workers of union protections.
Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Democratic candidates for Senate disagree over receiving contributions from corporations.
Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats
Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue in Springfield.
First look: 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled
The sculpture is made of 800 pounds of unsalted butter spread across a wire frame. This year’s iteration depicts a cow accompanied by an “adventurer seeking hidden treasure across the fairgrounds.
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois remap is ‘possible’ as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts ‘tooth and nail’
Democrats in New York, California and Illinois are threatening to redraw their own maps in retaliation to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs gun safety bills, one fines firearm owners who improperly store guns
The Safe Gun Storage Act requires owners to keep weapons in a locked box around minors and at-risk individuals. Another bill requires law enforcement agencies to use a federal tracing system to track firearms.
Pritzker signs health care legislation
The bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers and expand insurance coverage.
Gov. JB Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell as lieutenant governor pick in campaign for third term
Mitchell is a former Hyde Park state representative who also served as Pritzker’s deputy governor.
Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term Thursday, sources say
Pritzker will make his third consecutive statewide campaign official with reelection campaign kickoff events in Chicago and Springfield.
Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
It’s the largest budget in state history despite cuts and freezes.