J. B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois and Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.
Illinois’ Pritzker Warns of ‘Devastating’ Effects If Trump Cuts Medicaid
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday warned that neither his state nor others across the country could make up for the potential loss of billions of dollars if President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans slash Medicaid funding.
‘Everyone is under attack’: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker sounds the alarm on the cuts from DOGE
Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the impact that the federal cuts are having on his state, and the importance of Democratic elected officials,
Illinois Gov. Pritzker warns against authoritarianism
Illinois Gov. Pritzker warns against authoritarianism ‘Most eyes are going to be on Elon Musk’: Maggie Haberman on what to expect at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting Fareed Zakaria says Zelensky got what he wanted in deal with US Honig on Ed Martin: ‘I’m sounding the alarm bells here and I don’t do that often’
Pritzker and Illinois Dems say the state is being shorted $1.9B by Trump
The governor and most of the state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, demanding answers about federal funds owed to more than a dozen state agencies.
Illinois has erased nearly $350 million in medical debt, Pritzker says
The state of Illinois has erased hundreds of millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a pilot program championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Gov. JB Pritzker, other Illinois Democrats warn Republicans against cuts to Medicaid
Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and other Illinois members of Congress joined staff at University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center on the Near West Side on Friday to
'The consequences will be devastating:' Pritzker, local Democrats speak out about proposed Medicaid cuts
Governor JB Pritzker and local Democratic gathered Friday to speak out after Republicans in the U.S. House voted on a proposed plan that could cut Medicaid spending.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver State of the State budget address
Pritzker will have to address how the state plans to cover what was projected to be a budget deficit of more than $3 billion.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker appears on ABC's 'The View,' speaks out on Trump, Medicaid cuts
Illinois Gov. Pritzker has not yet announced whether he will seek a third term, but did raise his national profile Friday with an appearance on ABC's "The View."
Pritzker, Illinois lawmakers vow to fight possible Medicaid cuts
Top Illinois elected officials are fighting back against potential Medicaid cuts​ that could affect millions of people.
Should Illinois adopt Gov. JB Pritzker's proposal to ban cellphones in schools? Here's what readers say
Some readers support the plan to keep phones out of kids' hands during classroom time, while others either say that it won't ...
Willie Wilson: Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address ignores the other Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget blueprint is silent on removing systemic barriers to full participation by African Americans in ...
Audit reveals Pritzker massively underestimated cost of programs for illegal immigrants
The HBIS program spent 84% more than expected for seniors in Illinois, and its HBIA program spent nearly triple the expected ...
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'Adverse effect': East Peoria mayor criticizes Pritzker for ending Illinois grocery tax
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says there will be an 'adverse effect' on municipalities when the grocery tax ends.
Pritzker pushes to ban cellphones in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker announced efforts that would ban cellphones in Illinois classrooms. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois Dems call Donald Trump's Oval Office blowup with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'national disgrace'
Gov. JB Pritzker joined Democratic governors in pledging their support for Ukraine after the dramatic White House ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., ...
Illinois Probed Over $1.6 Billion Health-Care Scheme for Illegal Migrants
A state audit found Governor JB Pritzker's administration hugely underestimated the cost of programs providing health care to ...
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DuPage County sheriff announces candidacy for Illinois governor in 2026
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has announced his bid to run for the Republican nomination for governor in the March ...