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President Donald Trump, 80, publicly begs Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to call him to discuss Chicago gun violence after a bloody Juneteenth weekend; Pritzker says he has no plans to contact the president, while Trump vows to halt the carnage 'FAST and Permanently.'
Seven people were killed and dozens injured in a weekend of shootings across Chicago as Donald Trump renewed calls for federalized National Guard deployment; Governor JB Pritzker has rejected the plan. Police say about two dozen shootings have occurred since Friday, including a Friday night attack that wounded 12 people (eight men and four women).
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Chicago Bears have been in contact and that a special legislative session could be called if lawmakers can agree on a single bill to advance a Bears stadium plan, while the team pursues Indiana and pushes Illinois for a resolution after past missteps like a lack of location clarity and failing to be present on the session's final day.
Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia pressed Gov. JB Pritzker to take an active, coach-like role to unite state lawmakers and push a Bears stadium bill at Arlington Park, aiming to keep the team from moving to Indiana; with the Bears’ Indiana bid public and the Illinois legislature adjourning without a final deal, Tinaglia says talks with the team aren’t closed and remains hopeful a consensus could draw the project back home.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Bears have spent years shifting their stadium position, which has hindered progress, and he remains open to a sensible Illinois solution that protects taxpayers as the team weighs a potential move to Indiana with no final paperwork yet.
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.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s heavy backing of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic Senate primary reinforced his status as a statewide powerhouse and keeps alive speculation about a White House bid, as Stratton’s progressive win against a better-funded opponent is framed as a win for Pritzker’s political influence.
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.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting House members and advancing to a November contest against Republican Don Tracy, with fundraising battles and Gov. Pritzker’s backing shaping the race.
Gov. JB Pritzker leveraged his wealth and influence to back Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, delivering a Democratic primary win for Illinois’ U.S. Senate and boosting his standing within the party as he eyes 2028 and sharpens his stance against Trump.
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.
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.
Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order creating the Illinois Accountability Commission to monitor and hold federal law enforcement accountable for military-style operations and rights violations in Illinois.
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.