Media August 30 JB Pritzker claims Trump administration planning an 'invasion' with US troops Gov. J.B. Prtizker, D-Ill., said President Donald Trump was planning an "invasion" with U.S. troops after the president said he was thinking of sending the National Guard to Chicago.
Immigration August 29 Noem demands Pritzker 'abandon' liberal immigration policies after alleged killer caught Mexican national Gabriel P. Calixto was arrested for allegedly stabbing 24-year-old Emma Shafer to death in Springfield, Illinois, in July 2023.
Crime August 28 Chicago restaurant owner slams city leadership over crime: 'We want law and order' Chicago business owner, who says he has "been a Democrat for so many years" blasted Democratic leaders on handling crime.
J.B. Pritzker August 28 Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
Politics August 27 Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.
Chicago August 26 Pritzker rails against 'un-American' possible National Guard deployment by Trump Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted President Trump as a "wannabe dictator" Monday, accusing him of trying to "occupy" Chicago with National Guard troops after reports of a possible deployment to the city.
Democratic Party August 26 Parents blast blue state governor for extending student financial aid to illegal immigrants Parents in Illinois are enraged about a new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker extending student financial aid eligibility to illegal aliens.
J.B. Pritzker August 24 Gov. Pritzker says Trump trying to 'manufacture a crisis' as admin plans National Guard deployment to Chicago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency following reports that the federal government may deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
J.B. Pritzker August 18 ‘Slap in the face’: Major blue state governor signs bill opening financial aid to illegals Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law opening student financial aid to all residents, regardless of immigration status, including for illegal immigrants.
Media August 10 Billionaire Democratic Gov. Pritzker defends his wealth as party rails against the rich Gov. JB Pritzker defended his billionaire status on Sunday during an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, as some members of the party continue to criticize wealth.
Illinois August 7 Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Texas lawmakers seeking sanctuary in Illinois from redistricting battle as Republicans push for FBI involvement.