J. B. Pritzker
Governor of Illinois since 2019
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| February 7 2025 | Posted a satirical video on his personal Twitter account announcing a fictional annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and renaming Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois, in a humorous response to previous statements by Donald Trump. |
| February 7 2025 | Posted a satirical video on his personal Twitter account announcing a fictional annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and renaming Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois, in a humorous response to previous statements by Donald Trump. |
| January 2025 | Pritzker publicly voiced his stance on potential mass deportations, supporting deportation only for undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions while defending 'law-abiding residents' integrated into communities. |
| January 2025 | Pritzker publicly voiced his stance on potential mass deportations, supporting deportation only for undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions while defending 'law-abiding residents' integrated into communities. |
| 2024 | Designated Malört as the Democratic National Convention's 'unofficial shot' in Chicago. |
| 2024 | Launched his own beer brand 'JBeers' ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. |
| 2024 | Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth at $3.7 billion. |
| 2024 | Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth at $3.7 billion. |
| 2024 | Designated Malört as the Democratic National Convention's 'unofficial shot' in Chicago. |
| 2024 | Launched his own beer brand 'JBeers' ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. |
| November 2024 | JB Pritzker collaborated with other U.S. state governors to form an alliance aimed at protecting their collective interests against potential federal government changes. |
| November 2024 | JB Pritzker collaborated with other U.S. state governors to form an alliance aimed at protecting their collective interests against potential federal government changes. |
| February 2024 | Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Gaza ceasefire resolution, rejecting calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. |
| February 2024 | Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Gaza ceasefire resolution, rejecting calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. |
| 2023 | Pritzker declined to engage with Representative Dean Phillips about potentially entering the Democratic Party presidential primary race against Biden |
| 2023 | Vetoed legislation to lift the moratorium on nuclear power plant construction in Illinois, expressing concerns about nuclear waste management. |
| 2023 | Vetoed legislation to lift the moratorium on nuclear power plant construction in Illinois, expressing concerns about nuclear waste management. |
| 2023 | Pritzker declined to engage with Representative Dean Phillips about potentially entering the Democratic Party presidential primary race against Biden |
| October 2023 | Launched and funded the abortion rights nonprofit Think Big America, targeting ballot measures in other states as part of a campaign against far-right extremism. |
| October 2023 | Launched and funded the abortion rights nonprofit Think Big America, targeting ballot measures in other states as part of a campaign against far-right extremism. |
| July 2023 | Illinois Supreme Court ruled the elimination of cash bail constitutional, with implementation set for September 2023. |
| July 2023 | Illinois Supreme Court ruled the elimination of cash bail constitutional, with implementation set for September 2023. |
| January 20 2023 | An Effingham County judge issued a temporary injunction preventing implementation of the assault weapons ban. |
| January 20 2023 | An Effingham County judge issued a temporary injunction preventing implementation of the assault weapons ban. |
| January 11 2023 | Signed a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, declaring Illinois's gun laws a 'model for the nation'. The law immediately affected approximately 2.5 million Illinois gun owners. |
| January 11 2023 | Signed a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, declaring Illinois's gun laws a 'model for the nation'. The law immediately affected approximately 2.5 million Illinois gun owners. |
| January 9 2023 | Began his second term as governor of Illinois. |
| January 9 2023 | Began his second term as governor of Illinois. |
| 2022 | Successfully re-elected for a second term as Governor of Illinois. |
| 2022 | After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Illinois became a sanctuary state for abortion access, with 30% of abortions performed for out-of-state residents and a 45% increase in total abortions. |
| 2022 | After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Illinois became a sanctuary state for abortion access, with 30% of abortions performed for out-of-state residents and a 45% increase in total abortions. |
| 2022 | Successfully re-elected for a second term as Governor of Illinois. |
| November 8 2022 | Defeated Republican nominee Darren Bailey in the general election, winning 54.91% to 42.37%. |
| November 8 2022 | Defeated Republican nominee Darren Bailey in the general election, winning 54.91% to 42.37%. |
| July 14 2022 | Announced the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students. |
| July 14 2022 | Announced the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students. |
| June 28 2022 | Won the Democratic primary for his second gubernatorial term. |
| June 28 2022 | Won the Democratic primary for his second gubernatorial term. |
| May 25 2022 | Pritzker responded to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's comments about gun laws, arguing that a majority of guns used in Chicago shootings come from states with lax gun laws. |
| May 25 2022 | Pritzker responded to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's comments about gun laws, arguing that a majority of guns used in Chicago shootings come from states with lax gun laws. |
| May 5 2022 | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot selected Bally's Corporation's bid to construct a casino resort near the Chicago River, aligning with Pritzker's gambling expansion initiative. |
| May 5 2022 | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot selected Bally's Corporation's bid to construct a casino resort near the Chicago River, aligning with Pritzker's gambling expansion initiative. |
| February 28 2022 | Lifted most of Illinois's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate. |
| February 28 2022 | Lifted most of Illinois's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate. |
| September 19 2021 | Began imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students, educators, and most health care workers. |
| September 19 2021 | Began imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students, educators, and most health care workers. |
| August 26 2021 | Reimposed statewide indoor mask mandate and announced vaccine mandates for education employees, higher education students, and healthcare workers. |
| August 26 2021 | Reimposed statewide indoor mask mandate and announced vaccine mandates for education employees, higher education students, and healthcare workers. |
| August 5 2021 | Required face masks in P-12 schools, daycares, and long-term care facilities, and mandated vaccination for state employees in congregate facilities by October 4. |
| August 5 2021 | Required face masks in P-12 schools, daycares, and long-term care facilities, and mandated vaccination for state employees in congregate facilities by October 4. |
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