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| February 7 2025 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| January 2025 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| 2024 | Designed the Kinderspital in Zurich, prioritizing natural materials, light, and healing environments. |
| 2024 |
JB Pritzker
Designated Malört as the Democratic National Convention's 'unofficial shot' in Chicago.
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| 2024 |
JB Pritzker
Launched his own beer brand 'JBeers' ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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| 2024 |
JB Pritzker
Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth at $3.7 billion.
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| November 2024 |
JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker collaborated with other U.S. state governors to form an alliance aimed at protecting their collective interests against potential federal government changes.
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| February 2024 |
JB Pritzker
Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Gaza ceasefire resolution, rejecting calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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| 2023 | Completed the Powerhouse Arts building in Brooklyn and the Roche pRED Innovation Center in Basel, showcasing expertise in adaptive reuse and sustainable, modular design. |
| 2023 |
JB Pritzker
Pritzker declined to engage with Representative Dean Phillips about potentially entering the Democratic Party presidential primary race against Biden
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| 2023 |
JB Pritzker
Vetoed legislation to lift the moratorium on nuclear power plant construction in Illinois, expressing concerns about nuclear waste management.
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| October 2023 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| July 2023 |
JB Pritzker
Illinois Supreme Court ruled the elimination of cash bail constitutional, with implementation set for September 2023.
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| July 14 2023 | Herzog & de Meuron held a solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, running until 15 October 2023. |
| January 20 2023 |
JB Pritzker
An Effingham County judge issued a temporary injunction preventing implementation of the assault weapons ban.
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| January 11 2023 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| January 9 2023 |
JB Pritzker
Began his second term as governor of Illinois.
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| 2022 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| 2022 |
JB Pritzker
Successfully re-elected for a second term as Governor of Illinois.
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| November 8 2022 |
JB Pritzker
Defeated Republican nominee Darren Bailey in the general election, winning 54.91% to 42.37%.
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| July 14 2022 |
JB Pritzker
Announced the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students.
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| June 28 2022 |
JB Pritzker
Won the Democratic primary for his second gubernatorial term.
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| May 25 2022 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| May 5 2022 |
JB Pritzker
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.
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| February 28 2022 |
JB Pritzker
Lifted most of Illinois's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate.
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| 2021 | Martin Knüsel joins as a partner, and Tobias Winkelmann becomes an Associate Partner. |
| 2021 | Designed the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, integrating LED lighting within a minimalist façade. |
| September 19 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Began imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students, educators, and most health care workers.
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| August 26 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Reimposed statewide indoor mask mandate and announced vaccine mandates for education employees, higher education students, and healthcare workers.
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| August 5 2021 |
JB Pritzker
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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| July 29 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Mandated face masks for everyone entering state buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
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| July 19 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Confirmed on Twitter that he would run for reelection, with Juliana Stratton again as his running mate.
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| February 26 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Announced a new mass vaccination site at the United Center, with eligible Illinoisans able to get vaccinated starting March 10.
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| February 22 2021 |
JB Pritzker
Signed a criminal justice reform bill making Illinois the first U.S. state to eliminate cash bail, with implementation initially scheduled for January 2023.
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| February 21 2021 |
JB Pritzker
A poll by 1892 Polling/American Council on Trustees and Alumni showed Pritzker's approval rating at 40.6%, with disapproval at 41.0%, suggesting a more divided public opinion.
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| 2020 | Santiago Espitia Berndt is appointed as a partner, and Christoph Röttinger, Olga Bolshanina, and Steffen Riegas become Associate Partners. |
| 2020 | Published fifth volume of complete works covering Herzog & de Meuron's projects from 2002-2004, authored by Gerhard Mack and published by Birkhäuser |
| 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Launched a job training program for community colleges, funded based on the percentage of low-income students attending.
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| December 31 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Announced the expungement of approximately 500,000 non-felony cannabis-related arrest records.
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| December 4 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Announced Illinois would receive 109,000 initial doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine following FDA approval.
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| November 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Proposed graduated income tax amendment was put to voters in the November election, with Pritzker donating over $55 million to the 'Vote Yes for Fairness' committee to support the tax change.
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| October 2020 |
JB Pritzker
By October 2020, Pritzker's approval rating had declined to 49%, indicating a potential shift in public perception as the pandemic continued.
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| August 2020 |
JB Pritzker
In August 2020, Pritzker's approval rating was 57%, showing sustained public support through the ongoing pandemic.
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| July 15 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Pritzker announced a new COVID-19 mitigation plan with specific metrics for determining additional restrictions.
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| July 1 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Increased Illinois minimum wage to $10 per hour in the second phase of the planned wage increase
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| June 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Signed legislation to expand voting rights by making Election Day a state holiday in Illinois, promoting easier access to voting.
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| June 2020 |
JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker maintained high approval ratings around 58% in June 2020, suggesting continued public confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| May 5 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Announced 'Restore Illinois' reopening plan with five phases, dividing the state into four reopening regions with progressive restrictions.
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| May 1 2020 |
JB Pritzker
Enacted a statewide mask mandate.
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| April 2020 |
JB Pritzker
During the COVID-19 pandemic, JB Pritzker's approval rating peaked at 63% in April, indicating strong public support for his leadership during the early stages of the pandemic.
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