August 24, 2025 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.
August 18, 2025 ‘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.
August 10, 2025 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.
August 7, 2025 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.
August 6, 2025 Colbert confronts JB Pritzker with map showing Illinois gerrymandering Stephen Colbert showed Gov. JB Pritzker a map of Illinois on Tuesday that displayed gerrymandered districts during a discussion about the Texas GOP's efforts.
August 5, 2025 Democrats' chair vows to fight 'tooth and nail' to stop Trump, Republicans, in redistricting battle Democratic Party leaders pledge aggressive response to Republican redistricting push ahead of 2026 midterms as both parties battle for House control.
August 4, 2025 Texas Dems ripped for 'cartoonishly dumb' strategy to flee to blue state notorious for gerrymandering Texas Democratic lawmakers arrive in Illinois after fleeing their state to block a Republican redistricting vote that President Trump says could gain the GOP five new House seats
July 21, 2025 I’m one of the voters Democrats need to win. 2028 is their only chance to regain our trust Young voters' satisfaction with Democrats declines as the party struggles with affordability issues, creating opportunity for authentic leadership in the 2028 presidential race
July 3, 2025 Illinois' population is aging 'faster' than the rest of the country, editorial warns Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates as threats to the state's economic future.
June 26, 2025 JB Pritzker takes aim at Trump in launching Democratic re-election bid for Illinois governor Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.
