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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling speaks to reporters in Chicago Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Snelling appeared with city officials and Derek Mayer, left, U.S. Secret Service deputy special agent in charge, to talk about the city's readiness to host the Democratic National Convention next week. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Democrats kick off convention with typical, mind-blowing hypocrisy

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrives to deliver his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Springfield, Ill. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Illinois governor’s proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Gleicy Martinez from Venezuela, stands for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press, Nov. 1, 2023, in a small migrant tent community near a Northside police station in Chicago. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 that the state will funnel an additional $160 million to help get migrants on their feet in Chicago after arriving from the U.S. southern border, including $65 million to help the city launch “winterized” temporary shelter to avoid people sleeping outdoors as winter arrives. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, file)

Illinois earmarks $160 million to keep migrants warm in Chicago as winter approaches

By Claire Savage - Associated Press

Then-U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker speaks during a news conference in the Commission Berlaymont building in Brussels, Belgium on July 12, 2016. The Biden administration has tapped former Commerce Secretary and major Democratic donor Penny Pritzker to coordinate U.S. efforts to channel private sector reconstruction assistance to Ukraine. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

Eyeing endgame, Biden taps Obama vet Pritzker to oversee Ukraine rebuilding

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

Supporters of Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey watch a video Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Effingham, Ill., at Bailey election headquarters, of former President Trump recently campaigning for Bailey. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Darren Bailey wins in crowded Illinois GOP primary to face Pritzker

By Sara Burnett - Associated Press

Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses the videos of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer, during a news conference at City Hall, Thursday, April 15, 2021. Lightfoot urged the public to remain peaceful and reserve judgement until an independent board can complete its investigation into the police shooting of Toledo last month. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Illinois National Guard activated ahead of Chauvin verdict

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2021, file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at Chicago State University in Chicago. Not everyone's happy with Gov. Pritzker's budget proposal. But the &quot;pain,&quot; the deep cuts and the across-the-board tax increases which the Democrat predicted would follow last fall's amendment to generate more income tax revenue, which voters defeated, hasn't materialized. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Budget targets ‘loopholes’ critics call crucial to renewal

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Illinois buys Chicago building for $73M to house employees

Associated Press

State Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag

Associated Press

200 Illinois guard troops will go to DC to aid inauguration

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2020, file photo, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Springfield, Ill. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, Pritzker announced roughly $700 million in budget cuts, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Illinois governor makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Illinois sets single-day COVID-19 record, again tops 12,000

By JOHN O'CONNOR and SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

People walk their bicycles while crossing the street in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would again impose tougher statewide restrictions if the latest resurgence of coronavirus cases continues to escalate. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois governor isolates after possible COVID-19 exposure

By DON BABWIN and JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2020, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Springfield, Ill. Central and west-central Illinois, including the capital city, became the latest region of the state to face restrictions on social interaction Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, because of an elevated rate of positive tests for COVID-19. The Region 3 restrictions which take effect Sunday, halt indoor bar and restaurant service, closes those establishments at 11 p.m. and limits the size of gatherings to 25 people or 25% of a room's capacity. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

COVID-19 crackdown now in 9 of 11 regions in Illinois

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 19, 2016, file photo, Illinois Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, speaks at a meeting in Springfield, Ill. Illinois Senate Republicans urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, to release the specific data the Democrat is using to impose restrictions on indoor dining and bar service in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Brady called for a public hearing at which Pritzker would lay out the numbers he says show that the autumn surge in COVID-19 is fueled by close contact among restaurant and bar patrons. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

GOP leaders ask Pritzker to justify his bar, restaurant plan

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

People walk by outdoor plastic dining bubbles on Fulton Market in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Colder temperatures are providing a new challenge for restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, but there's a solution being developed in Fulton Market. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

J. B. Pritzker bans Chicago indoor dining amid coronavirus surge

By John O'Connor - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019 file photo, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks during a news conference in Chicago. hen the coronavirus pandemic hit Illinois, state officials scrambled to buy scarce gear like protective gowns and masks and lifesaving patient ventilators. Gov. J.B. Pritzker pledged to be on the lookout for price-gouging and to report it to Attorney General Kwame Raoul. But in response to an Associated Press records request, the administration hasn't made any reports. (AP Photo/Noreen Nasir File)

No action from Pritzker’s COVID-19 price gouging pursuit

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 16, 2020, file photo, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker meets with people at City Market in Rockford, Ill. As parts of the nation struggle with a worse coronavirus outbreak than during its high points last spring, Illinois, where officials continue to congratulate residents for keeping the new virus in check, announced Wednesday, July 22, an increasing number of new infections. Pritzker and his state public health director, Dr. Ngoze Ezike, made public pleas to wear masks when outside the home and continue physical distancing and conscientious hygiene to stem the spread of the coronavirus. (Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star via AP, File)

Illinois reports July’s highest one-day total of virus cases

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 17, 2020, file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a news conference at the Thompson Center in Chicago. Public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the state will provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to stymie transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Pritzker was joined by a group of education administrators in Chicago to announce COVID-19 safety guidelines for community colleges and universities too. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

State-distributed masks among precautions for school opening

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

A customer wears mask as he waits for his order at a Starbucks in Northbrook, Ill., Friday, May 29, 2020. Every region of Illinois met the criteria to move into Phase 3 of reopening Friday, May 29. Most of the state will do so, but Chicago will have to wait until June 3 to partially reopen. Starting Friday, more businesses will be allowed to reopen and people can start gathering in small groups while social distancing. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Illinois enters new reopening phase; Pritzker urges caution

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press