J.B. Pritzker

Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would continue attending Chicago Bears games even if the team relocates to Indiana. The comment was made during an interview with Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi on ChicagoLIVE, discussing potential team moves and other topics.

The POWER Act, aimed at regulating data centers in Illinois, failed to advance before the legislative deadline, leaving pending projects without new state regulations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused data center tax incentives and is advocating for stricter standards on energy use, water consumption, and community impact.

The Bears' proposed stadium bill stalled in the Illinois House, which adjourned without voting after the Senate passed a version at 3:39 a.m. The team remains undecided between Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, while a source claims Illinois is challenging the Bears to move to Indiana. Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would not allocate taxpayer funds to a billionaire-owned team.

The Illinois legislature passed a $55B budget without including a Chicago Bears stadium bill, leaving the team's future in the state uncertain. The Senate approved a modified bill allowing Cook County municipalities to create local stadium authorities, but the House has not yet voted. The Bears stated they will continue evaluating locations like Arlington Heights and Hammond.

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, ruled out a 2028 presidential run, contradicting earlier speculation. The article notes other Democrats like Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg as potential 2028 contenders.

Illinois lawmakers passed SB 315, requiring major AI firms to submit safety plans and report incidents, following Trump's cancellation of a federal AI regulation plan. Governor J.B. Pritzker intends to sign the bill, aiming to hold Big Tech accountable.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is recovering from a medical procedure he underwent on Friday and has announced he will pause public events next week.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire, stated he would not fully self-finance his potential 2028 presidential campaign. He made these remarks during a speech at the National Action Network Convention in New York on April 9.

The Department of Homeland Security criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for releasing a Guatemalan national convicted of child sexual abuse after his ICE detainer was ignored under the state's TRUST Act. ICE later arrested the individual, Erik Giovanni-Quiroa, on the streets of Chicago after he evaded custody.

Public records show Chicago-area officials released over 400 undocumented immigrants despite ICE detainers, with critics blaming sanctuary policies for endangering public safety. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released in Illinois intensified political debates over immigration enforcement.

Public records reveal that Cook County and Illinois released over 400 undocumented immigrants arrested on criminal charges despite ICE detainers, sparking criticism from the Trump administration and conservative groups. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released by authorities intensified the political debate over sanctuary policies.