Pritzker fact check: Was increasing the minimum wage the ‘right thing’ for Illinois? By Adam Gorcyca 10/30/2026 The governor stands by his increase despite Illinois’ unemployment rate averaging third-highest in the U.S. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Pritzker has vetoed fewer than 1% of bills since taking office By Lilly Rossi 10/29/2026 Governors in other states with one-party rule use the power more frequently. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Pritzker’s record: partisan maps, doubled gas tax, record spending By Lilly Rossi 10/28/2026 With the governor running for a third term and eyeing the White House, Illinoisans should remember his policy decisions. TAGS: JB Pritzker
California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions? By Adam Gorcyca 10/15/2026 Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes By Adam Gorcyca 10/12/2026 The past six fiscal years represent the six highest state tax burdens in Illinois in over 30 years. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker By Lilly Rossi 10/07/2026 Data suggest the state is on pace to lose a U.S. representative in 2030. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Did Pritzker have the right to halt Illinois’ data center tax credit? By Jared Walczak 10/02/2026 The governor halted the credit via press release after lawmakers declined to do so. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Even after upgrades, Illinois’ credit rating is still worst in the nation By Ethan Soifer 09/30/2026 The ongoing pension crisis is a big part of it. TAGS: credit rating, JB Pritzker
Paul Vallas: Pritzker’s credit upgrades come with a nearly $86 billion tax bill By Paul Vallas 09/23/2026 Recent credit upgrades are from tax and fee hikes, not growth. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Will Pritzker run for president in 2028? By Grace Hansen, Dylan Sharkey 09/23/2026 Pritzker says he’ll be “very involved” in the 2028 election for president. TAGS: JB Pritzker