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Pritzker links Loyola tragedy to broader immigration failures, pushes federal reforms
politics17 days ago

Pritzker links Loyola tragedy to broader immigration failures, pushes federal reforms

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the Loyola University Chicago killing exposed real failures in the national immigration system and called for federal reforms, arguing responsibility lies with the federal government rather than sanctuary policies. The case involves a Venezuelan national who had been housed in a migrant shelter and was in the U.S. illegally, drawing renewed partisan debate over Illinois’ TRUST Act and Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance as Republicans blame the tragedy on lax enforcement and Democrats defend sanctuary protections while pledging continued law enforcement cooperation.

via Chicago Tribune|
#immigration#jb-pritzker#loyola-university-chicago
Pritzker Rejects Trump’s Politicization of Loyola Murder
politics18 days ago

Pritzker Rejects Trump’s Politicization of Loyola Murder

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Donald Trump’s claim that the Loyola University Chicago murder case is a political weapon, saying Trump is politicizing the killing of Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman by Venezuelan migrant José Medina-Medina. The incident has spotlighted sanctuary policies (TRUST Act) and the Laken Riley Act, with Medina-Medina charged with murder and related counts as Pritzker’s office offered condolences and called for accountability while immigration policy and state-federal cooperation remain a flashpoint.

via Fox News|
#crime#immigration#jb-pritzker
politics23 days ago

CBC Leaders Demand Answers After Pritzker Backed Stratton Wins Illinois Primary

Gov. JB Pritzker poured millions into backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton over Rep. Robin Kelly in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary, triggering ire among Congressional Black Caucus members who say he must justify his actions and that CBC endorsement leverage matters for future races, including a possible 2028 presidential bid. Some caucus leaders signal a reset and outreach will be necessary, Stratton’s win is celebrated within the CBC, while Kelly’s loss highlights tensions over influence and strategy within the bloc.

via Politico|
#congressional-black-caucus#illinois-primary#jb-pritzker
politics25 days ago

Illinois primaries test AIPAC leverage, Black leadership, and generational divides

Illinois' Tuesday primaries spotlight AIPAC's heavy spending in key House races and Gov. JB Pritzker's backing of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Senate contest, raising concerns about Black leadership and potential vote-splitting, while also underscoring ongoing generational rifts within the Democratic Party as outside money and Israel policy debates influence turnout in pivotal districts.

via Politico|
#aipac#democrats#illinois
Illinois advances Bears stadium deal with infrastructure funding in focus
politics2 months ago

Illinois advances Bears stadium deal with infrastructure funding in focus

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says progress has been made toward a deal to build a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, with the state focused on funding infrastructure around the stadium rather than direct subsidies; negotiations involve Bears leadership, the legislature, and NFL officials, and Indiana’s efforts to lure the team appear unlikely as the Bears prefer to stay in Illinois.

via NBC Sports|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#illinois
Pritzker Opposes Chicago's Proposed Corporate Head Tax Amid Budget Concerns
politics5 months ago

Pritzker Opposes Chicago's Proposed Corporate Head Tax Amid Budget Concerns

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to reintroduce a tax on large corporate payrolls, arguing it would deter major employers and harm the city's economic recovery efforts. Pritzker advocates for cost-cutting measures instead to address the city's budget deficit and improve Chicago's business environment.

via Bloomberg|
#business-climate#chicago-tax#corporate-payroll-tax
Illinois National Guard Deployment and Legal Developments in Chicago
politics6 months ago

Illinois National Guard Deployment and Legal Developments in Chicago

Governor JB Pritzker criticized the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to Chicago under the pretext of fighting crime, arguing that the true intent is to militarize Democratic cities and protect federal immigration enforcement, while court rulings have temporarily halted the deployment due to concerns over legality and effectiveness.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-crime#federal-deployment#jb-pritzker