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Community minded and focused living
Love and support people aggressively
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Following the escalation in Iran, I’m keeping a close eye in consultation with federal authorities and @ilstatepolice.bsky.social.

There are no known threats to our state at this time.

I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.
June 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.”

Doechii at the #BETAwards
June 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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This is happening all around the country, not just in Arizona.
But the Health Department isn't telling us anymore.
RFK halted the bird flu vaccine work.
So let's see how this works out 😑
May 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Here in Illinois, we are makers — we take pride in our work.

With their passion and creativity, this class of IL Made Makers reflects the best of our state's craftsmanship.

These are the small businesses that make up the backbone of our economic growth.
Two downtown businesses score a spot statewide for showcasing artisanship
Two Springfield businesses have been inducted into the Illinois Made Makers program for showcasing unique businesses in the Prairie State.
www.sj-r.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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1. Good news for trans people out of Iowa. A federal judge has blocked the LGBTQ+ book ban and has also ruled that Gay-Straight Alliances remain legal in the state.

The latest from S. Baum.

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Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Book Bans and "Don't Say Gay" In Iowa
Iowa’s SF 496, which allowed unconstitutional book bans, outed trans students, and curbed the promotion of GSAs, has been drastically reigned in—at least for the time being.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I can’t get over my cousin’s graduation cake.
May 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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My goal has been to make Illinois the best state to raise a family — that starts with kids having access to what they need so they can focus on learning and growing.
 
Illinois was among the first states to implement SUN Bucks, and this year is no exception.
Summer EBT Program Will Issue Low-Income Families $120 in Food Benefits Per Child. Here’s How to Apply
A food assistance program aimed at helping children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months will begin to issue benefits to low-income families in Illinois starting in May.
news.wttw.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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For the second year in a row, Chicago's population is on the rise.

It's no surprise that the best big city in the nation is recovering from the past.

All part of making Illinois the premier destination to live, work, raise a family, and do business.
Chicago's population is growing again
Chicago’s population grew by more than 22,000 in 2024, reversing years of decline and putting the city among the top 10 for growth, new Census data shows.
www.chicagobusiness.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Illinois is reaffirming our commitment to housing equity with $50M to seven permanent supportive housing developments.

Not only are we helping our state's most vulnerable achieve long-term housing stability, but also inspiring hope for any Illinoisan to live independently.
May 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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You don’t HAVE to wait for tomorrow to see the cover of Devil of the Deep. Because I just dropped it in my Bindery. 😉
Bindery Books | Cover Reveal for Devil of the Deep... y...
Are you ready to see the cover for Devil of the Deep?! ...
leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Aight so boom: Finished re-working some shit, & I wanna share it w/yall if that's cool?

I'm in HR, & while your hesitations are valid (because let's bffr), I'm not your corporate-washed HR person. A 🧵
May 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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May 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Call your senators. This bill is heading to them next and they can stop it if the people speak out. (202) 224-3121
May 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Keep banging that drum folks! ✊
May 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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SNAP is vital to ensuring families have food on their tables. It's why my administration made it a priority to fight hunger in IL.

Republicans should be lowering costs, not making life harder for families now — especially not one of the largest cuts to food assistance ever.
Anti-hunger advocates slam House Republicans’ proposed cut to SNAP
Experts fear slashing over $290 billion could result in many households in need losing a critical nutrition lifeline.
www.nbcnews.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Last year, I announced the creation of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park — with DARPA, PsiQuantum, and IBM already driving research and development there.

I'm excited to report Diraq, an Australian quantum leader, will be joining them today.
Pritzker Scores Quantum Win as Australian Firm Picks Chicago Hub
Illinois’s quantum campus, championed by Governor JB Pritzker, is adding an Australian tech firm to its list of future tenants on Chicago’s South Side, advancing his push to make the state a hub for t...
www.bloomberg.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Since the earliest days of my administration, I've worked to make Illinois a global capital of quantum research and development.

That's why I'm excited to be with leaders from Australia and the UK on how we can drive this tech forward and create shared prosperity.
May 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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My mother passed away 43 years ago, but not a day goes by that I don't think of her.

She taught us compassion for those who are most vulnerable and to fight for those who are powerless.

To all the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal caregivers, Happy Mother's Day.
May 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in Illinois — a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and recommit to the work ahead.

Whether it's strengthening the 988 call center services or launching a centralized care portal, we're making sure Illinoisans have the care they need.
May 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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How's Donald Trump recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month?

By cutting services for our veterans, for students, and for our most vulnerable.

Make it make sense.
May 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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BREAKING: Top Virologists Warn World to Prepare for Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic

Top virologists from 40 countries warn of growing H5N1 bird flu pandemic risk; urge stronger global defences as virus could kill 1 in every 2 people it infects.
May 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I am acquiring! Would love to read some horror written by women (especially BIPOC!) #h #questpit #writingcommunity
May 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don’t ask Black and brown people to accept people who have actively caused them direct harm and have continued to back into their lives. Those people don’t want anything but access to those they harmed again to repeat cycles. Be more conscious with your discernment.
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Illinoisans deserve dignity, privacy, and the freedom to live without fear of surveillance or discrimination.

I'm issuing an Executive Order to safeguard the rights of those with autism in our state as Trump's administration threatens those very freedoms.
In response to RFK Jr., Pritzker to sign first in nation executive order protecting autism data
The governor's office said the executive order is in response to rising concerns about efforts to create federal autism registries or databases without legal safeguards or accountability.
chicago.suntimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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In an absolutely devastating ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the transgender military ban to go into effect.

This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus.

www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
May 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM