Governor JB Pritzker
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
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Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
There will come a time when people of good faith are empowered to uphold the law.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
When that time comes, Illinois will have the testimony and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent.
The truth of what Trump and his masked agents are doing in Chicago will be told.
Had an inspiring afternoon at The Outlet where I got to hear and learn from community mentors on how they’re helping the young men of Springfield.
December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Had an inspiring afternoon at The Outlet where I got to hear and learn from community mentors on how they’re helping the young men of Springfield.
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HAPPENING NOW
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
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Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
HAPPENING NOW
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
Public transportation is crucial for our economy, communities, and people.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Public transportation is crucial for our economy, communities, and people.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
And here in Illinois, we are on the verge of delivering a world-class transportation network.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is our step toward a future of having the best transit system.
Small businesses are the job creators at the heart of our economy and the pride of our communities.
Now's an especially important time for us to uplift them — Illinois remains focused on an agenda that fights back against tariffs and helps grow our entrepreneurial environment.
Now's an especially important time for us to uplift them — Illinois remains focused on an agenda that fights back against tariffs and helps grow our entrepreneurial environment.
Bolstered by the State’s Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program, 47 small businesses across Illinois will receive $10 million in funding to help them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies. #BeInIllinois
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Small businesses are the job creators at the heart of our economy and the pride of our communities.
Now's an especially important time for us to uplift them — Illinois remains focused on an agenda that fights back against tariffs and helps grow our entrepreneurial environment.
Now's an especially important time for us to uplift them — Illinois remains focused on an agenda that fights back against tariffs and helps grow our entrepreneurial environment.
This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino returned with around 200 agents and descended on the Southwest Side Tuesday, where organizers said around 15 people were arrested. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told B...
blockclubchicago.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law.
Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.
It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
December 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
I’m proud and eternally grateful to be the governor of a state where we cherish our diversity.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I’m proud and eternally grateful to be the governor of a state where we cherish our diversity.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
December 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
MK and I cherish the time that we got to spend with Rob and Michele Reiner — we were devastated to learn of their passing.
Titans of the industry in every sense, the Reiners' legacy is secured through works of art that impacted generations.
May their memories be a blessing.
Titans of the industry in every sense, the Reiners' legacy is secured through works of art that impacted generations.
May their memories be a blessing.
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
MK and I cherish the time that we got to spend with Rob and Michele Reiner — we were devastated to learn of their passing.
Titans of the industry in every sense, the Reiners' legacy is secured through works of art that impacted generations.
May their memories be a blessing.
Titans of the industry in every sense, the Reiners' legacy is secured through works of art that impacted generations.
May their memories be a blessing.
Horrified by the terrorist attack in Australia targeting Jewish people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
Antisemitism has no place in this world.
As so many light their candles tonight, we’ll come together to pray for a future where the light will triumph over darkness.
Antisemitism has no place in this world.
As so many light their candles tonight, we’ll come together to pray for a future where the light will triumph over darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Horrified by the terrorist attack in Australia targeting Jewish people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
Antisemitism has no place in this world.
As so many light their candles tonight, we’ll come together to pray for a future where the light will triumph over darkness.
Antisemitism has no place in this world.
As so many light their candles tonight, we’ll come together to pray for a future where the light will triumph over darkness.
Don't let Donald Trump gaslight you — he's raising expectations yet again to crush our farmers after the hard year they've had due to his self-manufactured trade crisis.
US farmers say Trump's $12 billion aid package won't cover losses
U.S. farmers facing steep losses this year welcomed President Donald Trump's aid package, but said they would need more than that to fully offset low crop prices and lost export opportunities from his...
www.reuters.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Don't let Donald Trump gaslight you — he's raising expectations yet again to crush our farmers after the hard year they've had due to his self-manufactured trade crisis.
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Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
Always an honor to meet our healthcare professionals, like our nurses, whenever I get the chance.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
December 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Always an honor to meet our healthcare professionals, like our nurses, whenever I get the chance.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Here in Illinois, we're ensuring that all mothers have access to the full spectrum of maternal health care.
US News has recognized 23 Illinois hospitals as high-performing in its ranking of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
It's a testament to the progress we've made here.
US News has recognized 23 Illinois hospitals as high-performing in its ranking of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
It's a testament to the progress we've made here.
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Here in Illinois, we're ensuring that all mothers have access to the full spectrum of maternal health care.
US News has recognized 23 Illinois hospitals as high-performing in its ranking of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
It's a testament to the progress we've made here.
US News has recognized 23 Illinois hospitals as high-performing in its ranking of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
It's a testament to the progress we've made here.
Disrespectful and insulting.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Nursing From Professional Degrees, Set New Student Loan Limits
The proposal has drawn pushback from the nursing community, which argues the reclassification could limit students’ financial access to advanced nursing degrees.
news.wttw.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Disrespectful and insulting.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
According to Donald Trump, nursing isn't a professional degree.
The bottom line? The entire nation, including Illinois, needs more nurses — this decision makes it even harder than ever for them to get the support they need.
I have been deeply impacted by the stories of Illinoisans or their loved ones who have suffered from a devastating terminal illness — and I have been moved by their dedication to standing up for freedom and choice at the end of life in the midst of personal heartbreak.
December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I have been deeply impacted by the stories of Illinoisans or their loved ones who have suffered from a devastating terminal illness — and I have been moved by their dedication to standing up for freedom and choice at the end of life in the midst of personal heartbreak.
Our neighbors in Indiana have stood up to Trump's threats and political pressure, instead choosing to do what's right for their constituents and our democracy.
Illinois will remain vigilant against his map rigging — our efforts to respond and stop his campaign are being heard.
Illinois will remain vigilant against his map rigging — our efforts to respond and stop his campaign are being heard.
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our neighbors in Indiana have stood up to Trump's threats and political pressure, instead choosing to do what's right for their constituents and our democracy.
Illinois will remain vigilant against his map rigging — our efforts to respond and stop his campaign are being heard.
Illinois will remain vigilant against his map rigging — our efforts to respond and stop his campaign are being heard.
Donald Trump and his administration's depravity have made it harder for Illinoisans to learn, work, or even seek care.
Here in Illinois, we are trying to protect our people and institutions — we have chosen the path of solidarity and support.
Here in Illinois, we are trying to protect our people and institutions — we have chosen the path of solidarity and support.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Imposing New Limits on Immigration Enforcement
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Donald Trump and his administration's depravity have made it harder for Illinoisans to learn, work, or even seek care.
Here in Illinois, we are trying to protect our people and institutions — we have chosen the path of solidarity and support.
Here in Illinois, we are trying to protect our people and institutions — we have chosen the path of solidarity and support.
Honored to welcome so many leaders to Chicago today for the Council of State Governments National Conference.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Honored to welcome so many leaders to Chicago today for the Council of State Governments National Conference.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
Anyone with a loved one with genetic or congenital disorders can tell you what a transformative service Lurie Children’s provides – the hope and clarity it gives Illinoisans.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Anyone with a loved one with genetic or congenital disorders can tell you what a transformative service Lurie Children’s provides – the hope and clarity it gives Illinoisans.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
Illinois, in the face of cruelty and intimidation, has chosen solidarity and support.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
December 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Illinois, in the face of cruelty and intimidation, has chosen solidarity and support.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Hop on, Chicago! Take a ride on the beloved CTA Holiday Train, and spread some cheer all across the city.
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hop on, Chicago! Take a ride on the beloved CTA Holiday Train, and spread some cheer all across the city.