Report card: How’s Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker done in 4 years?

By Patrick Andriesen, Dylan Sharkey

10/17/2022

A review of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s term in Illinois’ highest office examines his track record beyond the campaign rhetoric. The second and final gubernatorial debate with opponent Darren Bailey is Oct. 18.

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Debate fact check: Property taxes haven’t gone down under Pritzker

By Dylan Sharkey

10/07/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the debate stage claiming property taxes in Illinois have gone down thanks to his administration. In truth, the average Illinois family is paying over $2,000 more in property taxes than before he took office.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, property taxes

Fact check: Homeowners worse off under Pritzker

By Dylan Sharkey

09/27/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker stressed the importance of homeownership in Illinois. Under his administration, homeowners have seen their property taxes grow by $2,288.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, property taxes

Fact check: Unemployment under Pritzker worse than Midwest, U.S.

By Dylan Sharkey

09/16/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is claiming his administration has fought for Illinois families. Since Pritzker took office, Illinois’ unemployment rate is worse compared to other states.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, unemployment

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

By Dylan Sharkey

09/15/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration because over 500 immigrants were bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. This disaster is atop the pandemic disaster he is expected to renew for the 34th time.

TAGS: emergency powers, JB Pritzker

Pritzker blind trust companies hold $20 billion in state contracts

By Dylan Sharkey

09/01/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s blind trust of investments includes 12 different companies with $20 billion in state contracts since he took office.

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Fact check: Working Illinois families pay more under Pritzker

By Dylan Sharkey

08/26/2022

Gov J.B. Pritzker is on a bus tour celebrating his accomplishments for working families in Illinois. Accomplishment No. 1: Working families have paid more than $4,000 in additional taxes since Pritzker took office.

TAGS: Amendment 1, JB Pritzker, property taxes

Fact check: Typical Illinoisan pays $2,288 more in property taxes under Pritzker

By Bryce Hill, Justin Carlson

08/24/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s claim a rebate provides property tax relief doesn’t add up. Even after the rebate, homeowners will still have paid over $2,000 more in property taxes under Pritzker.

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Pritzker extends COVID emergency powers for 33rd time

By Dylan Sharkey

08/23/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is declaring Illinois a disaster for the 33rd time since the pandemic began, meaning he’s given himself emergency powers for nearly 70% of his term.

TAGS: COVID-19, emergency powers, JB Pritzker

Pritzker administration failed to report unemployment fraud data

By Dylan Sharkey

08/16/2022

A U.S. Department of Labor report stated Illinois failed to report theft of pandemic relief money as required. Illinois lost over half of pandemic unemployment funds to fraud.

TAGS: fraud, IDES: Illinois Department of Employment Security, JB Pritzker

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Report card: How’s Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker done in 4 years?

Debate fact check: Property taxes haven’t gone down under Pritzker

Fact check: Homeowners worse off under Pritzker

Fact check: Unemployment under Pritzker worse than Midwest, U.S.

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

Pritzker blind trust companies hold $20 billion in state contracts

Fact check: Working Illinois families pay more under Pritzker

Fact check: Typical Illinoisan pays $2,288 more in property taxes under Pritzker

Pritzker extends COVID emergency powers for 33rd time

Pritzker administration failed to report unemployment fraud data

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