J. B. Pritzker
Governor of Illinois since 2019
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| February 7 2025 | Posted a satirical video on his personal Twitter account announcing a fictional annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and renaming Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois, in a humorous response to previous statements by Donald Trump. |
| January 2025 | Pritzker publicly voiced his stance on potential mass deportations, supporting deportation only for undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions while defending 'law-abiding residents' integrated into communities. |
| 2024 | Designated Malört as the Democratic National Convention's 'unofficial shot' in Chicago. |
| 2024 | Launched his own beer brand 'JBeers' ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. |
| 2024 | Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth at $3.7 billion. |
| November 2024 | JB Pritzker collaborated with other U.S. state governors to form an alliance aimed at protecting their collective interests against potential federal government changes. |
| February 2024 | Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Gaza ceasefire resolution, rejecting calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. |
| 2023 | Pritzker declined to engage with Representative Dean Phillips about potentially entering the Democratic Party presidential primary race against Biden |
| 2023 | Vetoed legislation to lift the moratorium on nuclear power plant construction in Illinois, expressing concerns about nuclear waste management. |
| October 2023 | Launched and funded the abortion rights nonprofit Think Big America, targeting ballot measures in other states as part of a campaign against far-right extremism. |
| July 2023 | Illinois Supreme Court ruled the elimination of cash bail constitutional, with implementation set for September 2023. |
| January 20 2023 | An Effingham County judge issued a temporary injunction preventing implementation of the assault weapons ban. |
| January 11 2023 | Signed a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, declaring Illinois's gun laws a 'model for the nation'. The law immediately affected approximately 2.5 million Illinois gun owners. |
| January 9 2023 | Began his second term as governor of Illinois. |
| 2022 | Successfully re-elected for a second term as Governor of Illinois. |
| 2022 | After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Illinois became a sanctuary state for abortion access, with 30% of abortions performed for out-of-state residents and a 45% increase in total abortions. |
| November 8 2022 | Defeated Republican nominee Darren Bailey in the general election, winning 54.91% to 42.37%. |
| July 14 2022 | Announced the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students. |
| June 28 2022 | Won the Democratic primary for his second gubernatorial term. |
| May 25 2022 | Pritzker responded to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's comments about gun laws, arguing that a majority of guns used in Chicago shootings come from states with lax gun laws. |
| May 5 2022 | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot selected Bally's Corporation's bid to construct a casino resort near the Chicago River, aligning with Pritzker's gambling expansion initiative. |
| February 28 2022 | Lifted most of Illinois's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate. |
| September 19 2021 | Began imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students, educators, and most health care workers. |
| August 26 2021 | Reimposed statewide indoor mask mandate and announced vaccine mandates for education employees, higher education students, and healthcare workers. |
| August 5 2021 | Required face masks in P-12 schools, daycares, and long-term care facilities, and mandated vaccination for state employees in congregate facilities by October 4. |
| July 29 2021 | Mandated face masks for everyone entering state buildings, regardless of vaccination status. |
| July 19 2021 | Confirmed on Twitter that he would run for reelection, with Juliana Stratton again as his running mate. |
| February 26 2021 | Announced a new mass vaccination site at the United Center, with eligible Illinoisans able to get vaccinated starting March 10. |
| February 22 2021 | Signed a criminal justice reform bill making Illinois the first U.S. state to eliminate cash bail, with implementation initially scheduled for January 2023. |
| February 21 2021 | A poll by 1892 Polling/American Council on Trustees and Alumni showed Pritzker's approval rating at 40.6%, with disapproval at 41.0%, suggesting a more divided public opinion. |
| 2020 | Launched a job training program for community colleges, funded based on the percentage of low-income students attending. |
| December 31 2020 | Announced the expungement of approximately 500,000 non-felony cannabis-related arrest records. |
| December 4 2020 | Announced Illinois would receive 109,000 initial doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine following FDA approval. |
| November 2020 | Proposed graduated income tax amendment was put to voters in the November election, with Pritzker donating over $55 million to the 'Vote Yes for Fairness' committee to support the tax change. |
| October 2020 | By October 2020, Pritzker's approval rating had declined to 49%, indicating a potential shift in public perception as the pandemic continued. |
| August 2020 | In August 2020, Pritzker's approval rating was 57%, showing sustained public support through the ongoing pandemic. |
| July 15 2020 | Pritzker announced a new COVID-19 mitigation plan with specific metrics for determining additional restrictions. |
| July 1 2020 | Increased Illinois minimum wage to $10 per hour in the second phase of the planned wage increase |
| June 2020 | JB Pritzker maintained high approval ratings around 58% in June 2020, suggesting continued public confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| June 2020 | Signed legislation to expand voting rights by making Election Day a state holiday in Illinois, promoting easier access to voting. |
| May 5 2020 | Announced 'Restore Illinois' reopening plan with five phases, dividing the state into four reopening regions with progressive restrictions. |
| May 1 2020 | Enacted a statewide mask mandate. |
| April 2020 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, JB Pritzker's approval rating peaked at 63% in April, indicating strong public support for his leadership during the early stages of the pandemic. |
| April 23 2020 | Extended stay-at-home order through May 29, with modifications including prohibition of church meetings with more than 10 people. |
| March 25 2020 | Extended Illinois tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15 and announced three emergency assistance programs providing over $90 million in small business aid. |
| March 20 2020 | Issued a stay-at-home order effective March 21, requiring closure of non-essential businesses and coordinating public health response with federal agencies and private companies. |
| March 16 2020 | Issued an executive order limiting crowd sizes to 50 people and refused to postpone the state's primary elections. |
| March 15 2020 | Announced closure of all bars and restaurants until March 30, with delivery and takeout options still permitted. |
| March 13 2020 | Pritzker declared public and private schools in Illinois would be closed from March 17 through March 31 due to COVID-19 pandemic. |
| January 1 2020 | Cannabis legalization law went into effect, with provisions to clear criminal records for possession of less than 30 grams and reinvest tax revenue into impoverished communities and drug rehabilitation programs. |
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