Pritzker establishes AI cabinet in Illinois amid calls for greater regulation Gov. JB Pritzker is establishing a new AI Cabinet to explore regulations for artificial intelligence in Illinois The Independent UK · Sep 23
Lawmaker opens up on GLP-1 journey and ‘strangest feeling’ after weight loss IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 21
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker admits to using GLP-1 to aid in 80-lb weight loss: ‘Really life-changing’ President Trump has targeted Pritzker’s weight in several personal attacks The Independent UK · Sep 21
'Suffering From Dementia': Trump Slammed by Governor Over Disputed 9/11 Firefighter Rescue Claims Illinois Governor JB Pritzker disputed Donald Trump's account of being carried by firefighters after 9/11, while also questioning the president's mental fitness and calling for congressional scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Sep 12
Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the odds The Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, hours after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with President Donald Trump. The Economic Times · Sep 4
President Donald Trump Declares Chicago 'Will Die' Unless 'Fine-Tuned Crime-Fighting Machine' Is Invited In Trump has urged Chicago's leaders to request federal intervention to combat rising violence, following a weekend of shootings. Local officials prefer community-based solutions, highlighting political tensions. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
Trump lashes out against Democratic-led Chicago in early-morning rant IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 1
Trump claims Chicago ‘will die’ without his help to tackle ‘out of control’ crime President Trump insists federal government is a ‘fine tuned crime fighting machine’ and urges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to request support, despite widespread local opposition to last year’s incursion by immigration agents The Independent UK · Sep 1
Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters New rules for electric bikes and scooters will take effect next year in Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Wednesday The Independent UK · Aug 27
States introduced more than 500 bills preempting county land-use authority in 2025 In 2025, states introduced 511 bills that would preempt county authority over land use, including 138 bills that became law, according to the National Association of Counties (NACo). Lawmakers introduced these bills across 40 states and addressed housing, economic development, energy development, and other land-use policies. Ballotpedia · Aug 24
Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32 Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder The Guardian - US · Aug 24
‘Exhaustion, Acute Distress’: JB Pritzker Sounds Alarm Over USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors’ Mental Health After Reports of Overboard Incidents Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers Tuesday over reports that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted or threatened to go overboard, as concerns grow over the carrier’s prolonged deployment. Benzinga · Aug 19
JB Pritzker Defends Billions in CTA Funding as Illinois Rejects Service Cuts and Fare Hikes: 'Invest, Modernize and Build' Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) defended the state’s multibillion-dollar investment in public transportation, arguing that strengthening transit is critical to the state’s economy and millions of daily riders. Benzinga · Aug 16
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Blasts Trump Over Air Force One 'Decoy' Scheme: 'He Could Have Warned' Reporters Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accuses Trump of putting reporters in harm's way after he secretly switched planes amid an alleged Iranian threat.
Benzinga · Aug 12 Chuck Schumer Demands Senate Briefing After Reported Trump Turkey Evacuation Amid Iranian Threat: 'Congress Was Kept In the Dark' On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanded an immediate Senate briefing after reports that President Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from Turkey amid security concerns linked to Iran.
Euronews · Aug 10 The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028 Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.
Benzinga · Aug 10 JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) has demanded that oil companies like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and others commit to returning Iran war-induced profits to consumers.
Benzinga · Aug 5 JB Pritzker Signs Illinois Insurance Reform Law, Says 'Families Deserve Fairness' Amid Rising Premiums Gov. JB Pritzker (D.Ill.) signed a new law giving state regulators more power to review and challenge insurance rate increases, aiming to protect residents from excessive premiums and unfair pricing practices.
Benzinga · Aug 5 Gavin Newsom Says Trump's 'Biggest Concern' Is His 'Botched' Reflecting Pool, While California Tops Federal Minimum Wage: 'We Are Not the Same' Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump over the White House Reflecting Pool renovation controversy, contrasting the project with California’s minimum wage policies and accusing Trump of focusing on the wrong priorities.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 2 Chicago Bears Moving to Indiana? Here's What Kalshi Market Says The Chicago Bears are favored to remain in Illinois on Kalshi. A new stadium in Indiana is trending up.
Ballotpedia · Jul 30 Illinois lawmakers require school districts to provide voter registration opportunities and move RCV task force dates in 2026 session The Illinois General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 1 after passing two election-related bills and one resolution. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the two bills in June and July.
Benzinga · Jul 27 Jeffries, Pritzker and Buttigieg Rally Democrats With '100 Days to Change America' as Johnson Says Election Is 'Common Sense or Crazy' The countdown to Election Day entered its final 100-day stretch as leaders from both parties sought to rally voters with contrasting messages on affordability, change and the future of America.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’
Benzinga · Jul 20 'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.