Pritzker reveals he was with Minnesota lawmakers hours before fatal shooting

Gov. JB Pritzker said he was in Minnesota delivering a political speech alongside Gov. Tim Walz just hours before state Rep. Melissa Hortman was fatally shot and state Sen. John Hoffman was wounded.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs $55.2B budget into law
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the $55.2 billion budget for the state that was passed by lawmakers at the end of their spring session.

Pritzker slams House Republicans after sanctuary law hearing: ‘Again, nothing accomplished'
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After testifying before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. for eight hours on Thursday over the state of Illinois' sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ultimately, nothing was accomplished.

Paris Schutz recaps Pritzker's testimony before Congress
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz gives us an overview of Gov. Pritzker's testimony before Congress on sanctuary laws on Thursday.

Pritzker slams House Republicans after sanctuary law hearing: ‘Again, nothing accomplished'

After testifying before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. for eight hours on Thursday over the state of Illinois' sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ultimately, nothing was accomplished.

Pritzker, governors testify on immigration policy
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Gov. Pritzker joined two other Democratic leaders in defending their states immigration policies.

Gov. Pritzker speaks after testifying for 8 hours before Congress
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Pritzker, along with fellow Democratic governors Tim Walz of Minnesota and Kathy Hochul of New York, appeared in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Congressional Hearing: Pritzker's final words
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JB Pritzker shares his final statement during the Congressional hearing on June 12, 2025.

LaHood blasts Pritzker over migrant crime in Illinois, says sanctuary policies are ?government malpractice?
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During a heated congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of endangering public safety by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. LaHood cited specific Illinois crimes involving migrants and claimed that Pritzker?s support for laws like the Illinois Way Forward Act creates ?bureaucratic roadblocks? for law enforcement. Pritzker pushed back, defending his record and saying the federal government needs to do more to fix immigration.

Rep. Mary Miller presses Pritzker on protests, ICE cooperation
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U.S. Rep. Miller accuses Gov. Pritzker of calling for ?mass protests, mobilization and disruption" and asked if he would commit to working with the Trump administration and ICE to ?ensure the violence we've seen in Los Angeles doesn't occur in Chicago or anywhere else in the state."

McGuire accuses Pritzker of harboring migrants ?for political purposes?
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In a combative exchange at a House hearing on sanctuary states, Rep. John McGuire of Virginia accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of using undocumented immigrants to boost congressional representation and Democratic power.

Higgins presses Pritzker: 'Why was this murderer in my state?'
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During a heated moment in a congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Rep. Brian Higgins demanded to know why people in the U.S. illegally were in Illinois, blaming the state's policies for migrant-linked tragedies.