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July 22, 2024

10 Democrats Vice President Kamala Harris could name as her 2024 running mate

Twenty-four hours after President Biden's blockbuster announcement that he was ending his re-election bid, speculation is soaring over whom Vice President Harris will choose as her running mate.

July 8, 2024

What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis?

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been floated as a potential replacement for President Biden on the 2024 Democratic ticket — but what are his policies on the southern border crisis?

June 9, 2024

Illinois gov addresses scandal-ridden 'super mayor' Tiffany Henyard: We support investigations

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed ongoing investigations into the Democratic Village of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard over several allegations of corruption.

April 27, 2024

Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion

State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.

April 21, 2024

Illinois governor says Democratic voters are 'throwing away' their votes by supporting anyone but Biden

Gov. J.B. Pritzker argued on Sunday that any Democratic voters supporting someone other than Biden were "throwing away" their votes, when pressed on RFK Jr.'s standing.

March 8, 2024

Union boss calls for National Guard rollout on Chicago's transit system

The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.

February 21, 2024

Texas has spent nearly $150M bussing migrants to 'sanctuary' cities: report

The state of Texas has spent nearly $150 million bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., since April 2022.

January 16, 2024

Illinois governor complains blue cities are 'suffering' from Abbott bussing migrants

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted the governor of Texas, arguing that his project of sending nonstop waves of immigrants from the border up north is cruel.

January 3, 2024

Pritzker names new head of embattled Illinois family services agency

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday named Heidi Mueller as the successor to disgraced former Juvenile Justice Director Marc D. Smith.

December 5, 2023

Pritzker admin scraps Chicago migrant camp plan over soil contamination concerns

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration on Tuesday announced it was abandoning plans to construct a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago.