Illinois 21 hours ago Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients, sparking outrage from religious and legal groups.
Democratic Party 23 hours ago ‘Rock star’ Newsom steals the show at DNC summit as Democrats hunt for 2028 contender to take on Trump Gavin Newsom received a "rock star reception" at the DNC winter meeting as Democrats eye the 2028 presidential race. But will progressives warm to the California governor?
Democratic Party 1 day ago 2028 looms large: Harris, Newsom, Pritzker converge at high-stakes Democratic Party summit High-profile Democratic heavyweights, including Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker appear to be positioning themselves for 2028 at a major party summit.
Illinois 3 days ago Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
Pope Leo XIV November 21 JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.
Chicago November 12 DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants DHS credited a Chicago crackdown for a major crime drop after removing criminal illegal immigrants, drawing pushback from local officials.
Sanctuary Cities November 11 Trump declares victory in Dem-run city despite ‘extraordinary resistance’ from sanctuary politicians President Donald Trump declared victory in Chicago after a weeks-long showdown with sanctuary Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson over immigration enforcement operations in the city.
Opinion November 2 JONATHAN TURLEY: Why blue states' new anti-ICE laws are unconstitutional virtue signaling Illinois passes sanctuary law blocking ICE arrests near courthouses, creating 1,000-foot buffer zones. Legal experts question constitutionality under federal supremacy.
Media October 29 MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace, JB Pritzker ridiculed for claiming Dems never called Trump Hitler Fox News' 'Gutfeld!' panel criticized MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace and Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday for claiming that no Democrats compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.
Media October 24 FNC’s Bret Baier challenges Pritzker for denying Chicago has the highest murder rate of largest US cities Chicago leads major U.S. cities in murder rate according to Fox News data presented to Governor JB Pritzker, who claimed the city isn't in the top 30 nationally.
Fox News Flash October 23 JB Pritzker accuses ICE of 'racial profiling,' defends comparing agents to Nazis Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued ICE agents are not going after the "worst of the worst" and defended his warnings about democracy being at stake on "Special Report."
Illinois October 23 Illinois GOP governor candidate loses son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren in helicopter crash Republican candidate Darren Bailey lost his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren aged 12 and 7, in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday.
Border security October 21 Federal judge allows Border Patrol chief to be deposed in case about use of chemical agents A federal judge in Chicago will allow Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to be deposed after tear gas was deployed during immigration operations.
Fox News Flash October 15 Pam Bondi says Trump 'absolutely' has authority to invoke Insurrection Act to curb Chicago crime Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for resisting federal help with Chicago crime, saying he should beg President Donald Trump for National Guard assistance.
Chicago October 14 Trump floats using Insurrection Act to combat Chicago crime, says Pritzker should 'beg' for his help President Donald Trump said he could legally invoke the Insurrection Act to tackle violent crime in Chicago, saying presidents have used it before.
Media October 12 Vance says Pritzker should 'face some consequences' for Chicago crime rate Vice President JD Vance criticizes Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Chicago homicides as President Donald Trump deploys National Guard troops against state officials' wishes.
Immigration October 9 ‘Pritzker is a joke’: Texas Gov. Abbott mocks sanctuary governor for opposing National Guard troops Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, calling him a "joke" for opposing his deployment of Texas National Guard troops to provide security.
Fox News Flash October 8 Homan confirms Texas National Guard 'on the ground' in Illinois, warns anti-ICE rhetoric fueling 'bloodshed' Texas National Guard deploys to Illinois to protect ICE officers after surge in attacks, as Tom Homan warns anti-ICE rhetoric fueling violence.
Fox News Flash October 8 Border Patrol chief fires back after Pritzker calls federal operations 'unconstitutional invasion' Chief Border Patrol agent Gregory Bovino reacts to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's criticism of federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, calling the governor inept.
Donald Trump October 8 Pritzker hurls 'dementia' claim at Trump amid National Guard feud despite defending Biden's mental fitness Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accuses President Donald Trump of "suffering dementia" amid their feud over the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois.
JB Pritzker October 7 DHS takes on Pritzker's 'Smorgasbord of Lies,' releases list debunking his claims Homeland Security said it "is setting the record straight" about Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "lies" by releasing a list that "debunks" his claims.
JB Pritzker October 6 White House mocks 'slob' Pritzker after he rejects Trump's National Guard plan Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, authorized the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Illinois and Oregon to combat crime and protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Illinois October 3 DHS Secretary Noem 'blocked' from bathroom at Illinois government building as Pritzker feud heats up Kristi Noem says she was denied entry to an Illinois government building for a bathroom break while federal agents arrested protesters at a nearby immigration facility.
Fox News Flash September 30 Grieving mother blasts Pritzker for 'protecting' criminals after daughter’s death tied to illegal immigrant Grieving mother Jennifer Bos accuses Gov. JB Pritzker of siding with criminals over citizens after her daughter’s death tied to an illegal immigrant.
Illinois September 30 JB Pritzker says ICE ‘harassing people for not being White’ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accuses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of harassing people for not being White during Chicago operations.
Opinion September 23 LIZ PEEK: Trump sets trap for Democrats on crime, and they’re walking right into it President Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C. while Democratic officials in blue states resist federal help with crime, potentially repeating 1988 political mistakes.
JB Pritzker September 18 Pritzker’s office scrubs photo with Chicago 'peacekeeper' later charged in deadly robbery Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker deleted a photo with a Chicago area anti-violence worker part of the city's "peacekeeper" program, after learning they had been charged with murder days later.
Fox News Flash September 17 Operation Midway Blitz commander rebuts Pritzker’s ‘crazy rhetoric,' warns it could lead to violence Operation Midway Blitz Commander Gregory Bovino defends immigration enforcement in Chicago against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's accusations of racial targeting.
JB Pritzker September 16 Pritzker swiftly fact-checked after claiming he never derided GOP with dictatorship comparison: ‘Pathological' Gov. JB Pritzker faces criticism after denying he called Republicans "Nazis" while conservatives cite his previous speeches linking GOP to Nazi Germany.
Fox News Flash September 16 ICE rips Pritzker for ‘siding with criminal illegal alien’ after officer dragged, suspect shot dead ICE pushes back after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused the agency of lacking transparency in a deadly encounter where a migrant dragged an officer before being shot dead.