Governor JB Pritzker
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
December 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
I’m proud and eternally grateful to be the governor of a state where we cherish our diversity.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I’m proud and eternally grateful to be the governor of a state where we cherish our diversity.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.
Happy Hanukkah.
Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
December 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Always an honor to meet our healthcare professionals, like our nurses, whenever I get the chance.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
December 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Always an honor to meet our healthcare professionals, like our nurses, whenever I get the chance.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Thank you — thank you for your care, your service, and your advocacy.
Honored to welcome so many leaders to Chicago today for the Council of State Governments National Conference.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Honored to welcome so many leaders to Chicago today for the Council of State Governments National Conference.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
It's incumbent upon folks in rooms like this today to continue demonstrating the virtue and efficacy of civility in our politics.
Anyone with a loved one with genetic or congenital disorders can tell you what a transformative service Lurie Children’s provides – the hope and clarity it gives Illinoisans.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Anyone with a loved one with genetic or congenital disorders can tell you what a transformative service Lurie Children’s provides – the hope and clarity it gives Illinoisans.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
The Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases is just the latest in their remarkable legacy.
Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Hop on, Chicago! Take a ride on the beloved CTA Holiday Train, and spread some cheer all across the city.
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hop on, Chicago! Take a ride on the beloved CTA Holiday Train, and spread some cheer all across the city.
The Crystal Lake Food Pantry is a critical lifeline for thousands of vulnerable Illinoisans. As the Trump administration threatens cuts to essential programs like SNAP, my administration is committed to protecting resources for our communities.
December 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Crystal Lake Food Pantry is a critical lifeline for thousands of vulnerable Illinoisans. As the Trump administration threatens cuts to essential programs like SNAP, my administration is committed to protecting resources for our communities.
Spent some time this week volunteering with my team at the @fooddepository.bsky.social.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Spent some time this week volunteering with my team at the @fooddepository.bsky.social.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
This holiday season and beyond, we’re making sure that all of us in Illinois can thrive. If you have the opportunity, get out and volunteer — we’re all in this together.
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois.
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois.
It was an honor for MK and me to meet with Pope Leo XIV – a son of Illinois – to express the pride and reverence of the people of this great state. Pope Leo XIV’s message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions.
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It was an honor for MK and me to meet with Pope Leo XIV – a son of Illinois – to express the pride and reverence of the people of this great state. Pope Leo XIV’s message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions.
Proud to join @iatse.bsky.social Local 2 to open their new training center - a major win for workers, the economy, and Illinois' position as a prime entertainment hub.
Looking forward to more live events, more film and TV production, and more economic opportunity coming to our state.
Looking forward to more live events, more film and TV production, and more economic opportunity coming to our state.
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Proud to join @iatse.bsky.social Local 2 to open their new training center - a major win for workers, the economy, and Illinois' position as a prime entertainment hub.
Looking forward to more live events, more film and TV production, and more economic opportunity coming to our state.
Looking forward to more live events, more film and TV production, and more economic opportunity coming to our state.
Today, I was proud to be in Little Village to honor Veterans Day and the life of Miguel Perez.
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Today, I was proud to be in Little Village to honor Veterans Day and the life of Miguel Perez.
To our nation’s Veterans and their families: Thank you.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
To our nation’s Veterans and their families: Thank you.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
With a $10 million investment in Peoria, we’re converting Sheridan Rd into a modernized, urban three-lane road with sidewalks and a multi-use path.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
With a $10 million investment in Peoria, we’re converting Sheridan Rd into a modernized, urban three-lane road with sidewalks and a multi-use path.
Donald Trump's administration is treating the people of this country as an adversary.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Donald Trump's administration is treating the people of this country as an adversary.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
It's pushing the boundaries of its authority, terrorizing our communities, and disregarding all accountability.
We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth.
Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
Another milestone year for the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair, totaling over a million attendees in 2025!
A time-honored tradition for generations of Illinoisans, this year's attendance numbers are a testament to the enduring value of our state fairs.
A time-honored tradition for generations of Illinoisans, this year's attendance numbers are a testament to the enduring value of our state fairs.
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Another milestone year for the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair, totaling over a million attendees in 2025!
A time-honored tradition for generations of Illinoisans, this year's attendance numbers are a testament to the enduring value of our state fairs.
A time-honored tradition for generations of Illinoisans, this year's attendance numbers are a testament to the enduring value of our state fairs.
Illinois is truly in the Middle of Everything, with a tourism industry that's booming like never before.
With yet another record-breaking year, we really have something for everyone as a world-class destination — and we are proud to welcome visitors from across the globe.
With yet another record-breaking year, we really have something for everyone as a world-class destination — and we are proud to welcome visitors from across the globe.
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Illinois is truly in the Middle of Everything, with a tourism industry that's booming like never before.
With yet another record-breaking year, we really have something for everyone as a world-class destination — and we are proud to welcome visitors from across the globe.
With yet another record-breaking year, we really have something for everyone as a world-class destination — and we are proud to welcome visitors from across the globe.
Illinois leads the Midwest in solar capacity with one of the most ambitious clean energy efforts to help bring prices down.
The Highway 20 Community Solar Farm is that vision in action — bringing us closer toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
The Highway 20 Community Solar Farm is that vision in action — bringing us closer toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
October 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Illinois leads the Midwest in solar capacity with one of the most ambitious clean energy efforts to help bring prices down.
The Highway 20 Community Solar Farm is that vision in action — bringing us closer toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
The Highway 20 Community Solar Farm is that vision in action — bringing us closer toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
Today, I'm honored to be here in Collinsville with the great Glyn Ramage — a champion of the working people.
His legacy will forever be enshrined here at the new Downstate Laborers' District Council Building.
And I’m proud to recognize October 20, 2025, as Glyn Ramage Day.
His legacy will forever be enshrined here at the new Downstate Laborers' District Council Building.
And I’m proud to recognize October 20, 2025, as Glyn Ramage Day.
October 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Today, I'm honored to be here in Collinsville with the great Glyn Ramage — a champion of the working people.
His legacy will forever be enshrined here at the new Downstate Laborers' District Council Building.
And I’m proud to recognize October 20, 2025, as Glyn Ramage Day.
His legacy will forever be enshrined here at the new Downstate Laborers' District Council Building.
And I’m proud to recognize October 20, 2025, as Glyn Ramage Day.
Proud to be in Fairmont City to celebrate the progress we've made rebuilding our infrastructure.
Our capital plan is truly statewide, reaching every county in Illinois.
And our work continues — more projects to undertake, communities to revitalize, and opportunities to create.
Our capital plan is truly statewide, reaching every county in Illinois.
And our work continues — more projects to undertake, communities to revitalize, and opportunities to create.
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Proud to be in Fairmont City to celebrate the progress we've made rebuilding our infrastructure.
Our capital plan is truly statewide, reaching every county in Illinois.
And our work continues — more projects to undertake, communities to revitalize, and opportunities to create.
Our capital plan is truly statewide, reaching every county in Illinois.
And our work continues — more projects to undertake, communities to revitalize, and opportunities to create.
Welcome home to the new Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy.
This was one of the largest and most important projects in our Rebuild Illinois capital construction program.
I'm so proud to see that promise in action — and make clear to our veterans that our state is on your side.
This was one of the largest and most important projects in our Rebuild Illinois capital construction program.
I'm so proud to see that promise in action — and make clear to our veterans that our state is on your side.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Welcome home to the new Illinois Veterans' Home at Quincy.
This was one of the largest and most important projects in our Rebuild Illinois capital construction program.
I'm so proud to see that promise in action — and make clear to our veterans that our state is on your side.
This was one of the largest and most important projects in our Rebuild Illinois capital construction program.
I'm so proud to see that promise in action — and make clear to our veterans that our state is on your side.
Rebuild Illinois is one of the most comprehensive infrastructure programs in the nation — and we're making sure no community has been left out.
That includes River Drive in Moline, where we're breathing new life into the community and bringing more foot traffic to businesses.
That includes River Drive in Moline, where we're breathing new life into the community and bringing more foot traffic to businesses.
October 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Rebuild Illinois is one of the most comprehensive infrastructure programs in the nation — and we're making sure no community has been left out.
That includes River Drive in Moline, where we're breathing new life into the community and bringing more foot traffic to businesses.
That includes River Drive in Moline, where we're breathing new life into the community and bringing more foot traffic to businesses.