History of JB Pritzker in Timeline
Jay Robert "JB" Pritzker is the current governor of Illinois, serving since 2019. He hails from the prominent Pritzker family, known for owning the Hyatt hotel chain. Before entering politics, Pritzker was a successful businessman, founding several venture capital and investment firms, most notably the Pritzker Group, where he serves as a managing partner. He leverages his business acumen in his role as governor, focusing on economic development initiatives for the state.
19 hours ago : Governors Defend Sanctuary Laws at Heated Capitol Hill Hearing Amidst Immigration Debates.
JB Pritzker and other blue state governors testified before Congress, defending their sanctuary immigration policies. The hearing sparked debate and protests over federal and state immigration approaches on Capitol Hill.
1905: Jacobson v Massachusetts
In 1905, The State of Illinois worked with the U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood ruled against the plaintiffs, allowing the lockdown orders to stay in place. In her ruling, she cited Jacobson v Massachusetts, a 1905 U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the authority of U.S. states to compel people to get vaccinations.
January 19, 1965: Birth of Jay Robert Pritzker
On January 19, 1965, Jay Robert Pritzker was born. He is a member of the Pritzker family and has become a businessman and politician, later serving as the 43rd governor of Illinois.
1972: Death of Donald Pritzker
In 1972, Donald Pritzker, J.B. Pritzker's father and president of Hyatt Hotels, died of a heart attack at the age of 39.
1975: Illinois Abortion Law of 1975 repealed
In June 2019, Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25, the Reproductive Health Act, into law, repealing the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975.
1982: Death of Sue Pritzker
In 1982, Sue Pritzker, J.B. Pritzker's mother, died in an accident at age 49.
1990: Gas tax increase matching inflation since 1990
In June 2019, as part of the Rebuild Illinois plan, the gas tax was increased to match inflation since the last gas tax increase in 1990, raising it from 19 cents to 38 cents per gallon.
1992: Possible Campaign for US House Seat
In 1992, Pritzker considered a possible campaign for Illinois's 9th district in the United States House of Representatives, but abandoned his plans after Sidney R. Yates decided to seek reelection.
1993: Earned Juris Doctor from Northwestern University
In 1993, Pritzker earned his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law.
1993: Established campaign committee
In 1993, Pritzker established a campaign committee in anticipation of a possible run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
1994: Possible Campaign for US House Seat
In 1994, Pritzker considered a possible campaign for Illinois's 9th district in the United States House of Representatives, but abandoned his plans after Sidney R. Yates decided to seek reelection.
1994: Largest margin in a gubernatorial race since 1994
On November 6, 2018, Pritzker defeated incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner in the general election, by the largest margin in a gubernatorial race since 1994.
1996: Possible Campaign for US House Seat
In 1996, Pritzker considered a possible campaign for Illinois's 9th district in the United States House of Representatives, but abandoned his plans after Sidney R. Yates decided to seek reelection.
April 1997: Reconstituted Campaign Committee
In April 1997, Pritzker reconstituted his campaign committee in preparation for a run in the Democratic primary to succeed Sidney R. Yates.
1998: Ran in Democratic Primary
In 1998, Pritzker ran in the Democratic primary to succeed Sidney R. Yates, who opted to forgo reelection.
1998: Failed Congressional Run
In 1998, Pritzker ran to represent Illinois's 9th congressional district, but lost in the Democratic primary.
2002: Illinois high school graduates attending out-of-state institutions
In 2002, 29.3% of Illinois public high school graduates went on to attend out-of-state institutions.
2003: Appointed Chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission
In 2003, Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Pritzker to chair the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
2003: Chaired the Illinois Human Rights Commission
In 2003, Pritzker was appointed to chair the Illinois Human Rights Commission under Governor Rod Blagojevich.
2003: Tuition fee increase
Since the 2003-04 academic year, tuition fees, room and board had doubled in virtually every state college or university.
2006: Stepped down as Chair of Illinois Human Rights Commission
In 2006, Pritzker left his position as the chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
2006: Left the Illinois Human Rights Commission
In 2006, Pritzker left the chairmanship of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
2006: First Illinois governor to be elected to a second term since 2006
In 2021, J.B. Pritzker was confirmed on Twitter that he would run for reelection, and won. Pritzker is the first Illinois governor to have been elected to a second term since 2006.
2008: FBI Wiretap Conversation with Rod Blagojevich
In 2008, J.B. Pritzker had a conversation with Rod Blagojevich that was later recorded by the FBI. The conversation discussed campaign contributions and potential appointments for Pritzker to statewide office.
2008: Received Entrepreneurial Champion Award
In 2008, Pritzker received the Entrepreneurial Champion Award from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for his efforts to promote economic development and job creation.
2008: National Co-Chair of Hillary Clinton's Campaign
In the 2008 presidential election, Pritzker served as national co-chair of Hillary Clinton's campaign.
June 30, 2011: Tax Amnesty Program eligibility
On June 5, 2019, Pritzker signed a bipartisan $40 billion balanced budget for the 2019–20 fiscal year, it was announced that people who owed taxes from between June 30, 2011, and July 1, 2018, were able to take advantage of a "tax amnesty" program that allowed them to pay without penalty.
2016: Illinois high school graduates attending out-of-state institutions
In 2016, 46.6% of Illinois public high school graduates went on to attend out-of-state institutions.
2016: Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
In 2016, Pritzker was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
April 6, 2017: Announced Candidacy for Governor of Illinois
On April 6, 2017, Pritzker announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois, receiving endorsements from various political figures and labor unions.
May 2017: FBI Wiretap Published
In May 2017, the Chicago Tribune published an 11-minute FBI wiretap from 2008 of Pritzker and Blagojevich discussing campaign contributions and possible appointments for Pritzker to statewide office. Pritzker later apologized for comments he made in the conversation.
August 10, 2017: Announced Juliana Stratton as Running Mate
On August 10, 2017, Pritzker announced that Juliana Stratton would be his running mate for the Illinois gubernatorial election.
December 2017: Campaign Spending
By December 2017, Pritzker had spent $42 million of his own money on his campaign for governor, without receiving funding from other sources.
2017: Illinois high school graduates attending out-of-state institutions
According to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, in 2017, 48.4% of Illinois public high school graduates went on to attend out-of-state institutions.
2017: Pritzker Stock Holdings Revealed
In 2017, it was revealed that Pritzker had stock holdings in ExxonMobil, Chevron Corporation, Occidental Petroleum, and ConocoPhillips, raising questions about his commitment to reducing climate change.
March 20, 2018: Won Democratic Primary for Governor
On March 20, 2018, Pritzker won the Democratic primary for governor by a large margin, receiving 45.13% of the vote.
July 1, 2018: Tax Amnesty Program eligibility
On June 5, 2019, Pritzker signed a bipartisan $40 billion balanced budget for the 2019–20 fiscal year, it was announced that people who owed taxes from between June 30, 2011, and July 1, 2018, were able to take advantage of a "tax amnesty" program that allowed them to pay without penalty.
November 6, 2018: Defeated Bruce Rauner in General Election
On November 6, 2018, Pritzker defeated incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner in the general election, receiving 54.53% of the vote.
2018: Addressed Wiretap Allegations During Gubernatorial Campaign
During his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, Pritzker addressed allegations related to an FBI wiretap of a conversation he had with Rod Blagojevich in 2008. He emphasized that he had not been accused of any wrongdoing and apologized for controversial comments made during the conversation.
2018: Planned Parenthood Supported Pritzker During Primaries
During the 2018 gubernatorial Democratic primaries, Planned Parenthood supported Pritzker, along with Kennedy and Biss.
2018: Pritzker Stock Holdings Revealed during gubernatorial primary
During the 2018 gubernatorial primary, it was revealed that both Pritzker and his opponent Christopher G. Kennedy had stock holdings in fossil fuel companies, raising questions about their commitment to reducing climate change.
2018: Miguel Perez Jr. Deported to Mexico
In 2018, Miguel Perez Jr., an Army veteran with PTSD, was deported to Mexico after serving seven years in prison for a drug crime, despite holding a green card.
2018: Won the Democratic Primary for Governor
In 2018, Pritzker won the Democratic primary for governor of Illinois.
January 14, 2019: Took office as Governor of Illinois
On January 14, 2019, J.B. Pritzker officially took office as the Governor of Illinois, after defeating Bruce Rauner in the general election.
January 2019: Became Richest Politician in the U.S.
In January 2019, with an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion, Pritzker became the richest politician in the U.S.
January 17, 2019: Pritzker signed bill requiring state certification for gun dealers
On January 17, 2019, Pritzker signed a bill requiring state certification for gun dealers and mandating physical security measures, detailed inventory lists, and annual employee training. The Illinois State Rifle Association challenged the bill, arguing it violates the Second Amendment, leading to a lawsuit.
January 22, 2019: Pritzker Expanded Reproductive Coverage for State Employees
On January 22, 2019, Pritzker signed an executive order expanding reproductive coverage, including abortion, for state employees and women covered under Illinois state health insurance.
January 23, 2019: Pritzker committed Illinois to the U.S. Climate Alliance
On January 23, 2019, Pritzker committed Illinois to the U.S. Climate Alliance, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 26% by 2025.
January 24, 2019: Pritzker Expanded Access to Illinois Welcome Centers for Immigrants and Refugees
On January 24, 2019, Pritzker signed an executive order to expand access to Illinois welcome centers, offering guidance on citizenship, healthcare, education, jobs, and legal services for immigrants and refugees.
February 2019: Flooding in Illinois
Beginning in February 2019, Illinois experienced severe flooding, leading to the deployment of the National Guard in June and a request for a federal disaster declaration in August of 2019.
February 19, 2019: Pritzker Signed Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15
On February 19, 2019, Pritzker signed a bill increasing the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, making Illinois the fifth state to do so. The bill also includes a tax credit for small businesses.
April 1, 2019: Created Illinois's Youth Parole system
On April 1, 2019, Pritzker created Illinois's Youth Parole system.
April 7, 2019: Pritzker Made Illinois First Midwest State to Adopt Tobacco 21
On April 7, 2019, Pritzker made Illinois the first state in the Midwest to adopt Tobacco 21, raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21.
April 12, 2019: Pritzker signed the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act
On April 12, 2019, Pritzker signed the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act, protecting the right of employers, employees, and labor organizations to collectively bargain.
May 17, 2019: Pritzker signed legislation to help workers exposed to toxic substances
On May 17, 2019, Pritzker signed legislation to help workers exposed to toxic substances, further ensuring worker safety.
June 5, 2019: Signed $40 Billion Balanced Budget
On June 5, 2019, Pritzker signed a bipartisan $40 billion balanced budget for the 2019–20 fiscal year, which included increased funding for U.S. Census participation efforts and was paid for by tax increases.
June 2019: Pritzker Deployed National Guard to Combat Flooding
In June 2019, Pritzker deployed 200 Illinois National Guardsmen to assist with flood control efforts in central and southern Illinois, including sandbagging and levee protection.
June 2019: Signed Reproductive Health Act into Law
In June 2019, Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25, the Reproductive Health Act, into law, repealing the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975 and ensuring the fundamental right to make autonomous decisions about reproductive health.
June 2019: Pritzker Ordered Schools to Be Affirming and Inclusive of Transgender and Non-Binary Students
In June 2019, Pritzker signed an executive order requiring schools across the state to be "affirming and inclusive" of transgender and non-binary students.
June 2019: Pritzker Signed Rebuild Illinois Capital Bill
In late June 2019, Pritzker signed the bipartisan capital bill Rebuild Illinois, allocating $45 billion over six years to create 540,000 jobs. The plan includes funding for transportation, schools, environmental protection, broadband internet, healthcare, libraries, and minority-owned businesses.
June 21, 2019: Pritzker signed bill banning private immigration detention centers
On June 21, 2019, Pritzker signed a bill banning the operation of private immigration detention centers in Illinois, and another bill preventing state and local police from cooperating with ICE. College students who are undocumented immigrants or identify as transgender may apply for state financial aid.
July 1, 2019: Gas Tax Increase Took Effect
On July 1, 2019, the gas tax that funds the 2019 infrastructure plan, set at 38 cents per gallon and indexed to inflation, took effect. As of 2019, Illinois had one of the highest fuel taxes in the U.S.
July 2019: Signed House Bill 2512
In July 2019, Pritzker signed House Bill 2512, requiring state universities to report tuition fees to the Illinois Board of Higher Education to increase transparency in higher education costs.
July 2019: Pritzker created a food program for the elderly, the disabled, and the homeless
In July 2019, Pritzker signed House Bill 3343, creating a food program for the elderly, the disabled, and the homeless, allowing them to collect benefits from private businesses contracted with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). This implemented the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
July 2019: Signed bill increasing penalties for texting drivers
In July 2019, Pritzker signed a bill that increases penalties for drivers who got involved in a road incident with injuries while texting. Under this bill, a person who causes serious injuries due to driving while texting could be fined at least $1,000 and have their driver's license suspended for a year. The law took effect immediately.
August 2019: Pritzker Erased Drug Conviction of Army Veteran
In August 2019, Pritzker erased the drug conviction of Miguel Perez Jr., an Army veteran who suffered a brain injury in Afghanistan and was deported to Mexico in 2018. Supporters hoped the pardon would facilitate his return to the U.S.
August 2019: Pritzker Requested Federal Disaster Declaration for Illinois Counties
In August 2019, Pritzker officially requested a federal disaster declaration for 32 Illinois counties due to flooding that began in February 2019.
December 4, 2019: College Student Credit Card Marketing and Debt Task Force report deadline
On December 4, 2019, the College Student Credit Card Marketing and Debt Task Force, created by Pritzker, was to report its findings to the General Assembly.
2019: Funded Illinois State Police cadets
According to the governor's office, the 2019–20 budget funded two classes of Illinois State Police cadets in 2019.
2019: State of affairs in 2019
In 2019 there was a reference to something being 'Current'.
2019: Increased education spending in Illinois
In 2019, Illinois authorized more spending on education in the balanced budget for the 2019–20 fiscal year, with funding increases for grade schools, community colleges, and state universities. The budget allocated nearly $379 million more for grade schools, exceeding the required $29 million by the new state funding formula. Community colleges received an additional $14 million, public universities got $53 million, and low-income student grants increased by $50 million. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services also received $80 million to address financial pressures through new staffing and service improvements.
2019: Sworn in as Governor of Illinois
In 2019, Jay Robert Pritzker began serving as the 43rd governor of Illinois, marking a significant milestone in his political career.
2019: Pritzker Approved Tax on Private Insurance for Medicaid Program
In 2019, Pritzker approved a tax on private insurance to support the state's Medicaid program.
2019: Illinois Finances in 2019
In 2019, Pritzker claimed his income tax proposal would generate $3.4 billion in tax revenue. Illinois faced $8.5 billion in unpaid bills and $134 billion in pension liabilities.
2019: Pritzker Addressed Pension Liabilities in 2019
In 2019, Pritzker declined to assume Chicago's pension liabilities, fearing it would jeopardize Illinois's credit rating. However, he considered pooling pension funds and created a task force to address municipal pension debts. Moody's raised Illinois's credit rating after a balanced budget was passed.
2019: Budget Allocation for Veterans Homes
In 2019, the budget allocated $230 million for a new Quincy Veterans Home and $21 million for the Chicago Veterans Home.
2019: Expanded gambling to fund capital spending bill
In 2019, to pay for his capital spending bill, Pritzker expanded gambling, allowing more casinos and legalized sports betting, which is projected to bring an additional $350 million in revenue each year. This gambling expansion bill extends to Chicago.
December 31, 2019: Pardoned 11,000 People for Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
On December 31, 2019, Pritzker pardoned approximately 11,000 people for low-level cannabis convictions.
January 2020: End of copay for offsite medical treatments in juvenile facilities
In January 2020, House Bill 2045, which Pritzker signed in July 2019, went into effect, ending the practice of collecting a $5 copay for offsite medical and dental treatments from people detained at a juvenile correction facility.
March 13, 2020: Declared closure of Illinois schools
On March 13, 2020, Pritzker declared that public and private schools in Illinois would be closed from March 17 through March 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 16, 2020: Issued executive order limiting crowd sizes
On March 16, 2020, Pritzker issued an executive order limiting permitted crowd sizes to 50 people. He refused to postpone the state's March 17 primary elections, citing a lack of authority to do so.
March 20, 2020: Issued stay-at-home order in Illinois
On March 20, 2020, Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order to take effect the next day, requiring all non-essential businesses to close while essential businesses remained open. The order was originally set to end on April 8. The state government coordinated a public health response, working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Wal-Mart, and Walgreens to provide testing sites.
March 25, 2020: Extended tax filing deadline and announced emergency assistance programs
On March 25, 2020, Pritzker announced the extension of Illinois's tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15. He also announced three new emergency assistance programs that allowed small businesses to access more than $90 million in aid.
April 23, 2020: Extended stay-at-home order with modifications
On April 23, 2020, Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order through May 29 with some modifications, including a prohibition on church meetings with more than 10 people in attendance.
May 1, 2020: Enacted statewide mask mandate
On May 1, 2020, Pritzker enacted a statewide mask mandate in Illinois.
May 5, 2020: Announced "Restore Illinois" reopening plan
On May 5, 2020, Pritzker announced his reopening plan, "Restore Illinois", which had five phases and split the state into four reopening regions. The plan allowed regions to reopen independently, starting with retail curbside pickup, delivery, and outdoor activities. Subsequent phases included reopening manufacturing, offices, retail, barbershops, salons, restaurants, and bars with capacity limits, gatherings of up to 50 people, and eventually full reopening of the economy.
June 2020: Pritzker expanded voting by making Election Day a state holiday
In June 2020, Pritzker signed legislation to expand voting access by designating Election Day as a state holiday.
July 15, 2020: Announced new COVID-19 mitigation plan
On July 15, 2020, Pritzker announced a new COVID-19 mitigation plan based on metrics such as a sustained increase in the positivity rate, hospital admissions, and hospital capacity to determine whether additional mitigations were required in a region.
July 2020: Cannabis Sales Generated $52 Million in Tax Revenue
By July 2020, cannabis sales in Illinois, following legalization, had generated over $52 million in tax revenue.
December 4, 2020: Announced receipt of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
On December 4, 2020, Pritzker announced that Illinois would receive 109,000 initial doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it.
2020: Launched job training program for community colleges
In 2020, Pritzker launched a job training program for community colleges, with funding based on the percentage of low-income students attending.
December 31, 2020: Announced expungement of cannabis-related arrest records
On December 31, 2020, Pritzker announced the expungement of approximately 500,000 non-felony cannabis-related arrest records.
February 22, 2021: Signed criminal justice reform bill
On February 22, 2021, Pritzker signed a criminal justice reform bill that makes Illinois the first U.S. state to eliminate cash bail, scheduled to go into effect in January 2023 but was put on hold pending the Illinois Supreme Court's review.
February 26, 2021: Announced mass vaccination site at the United Center
On February 26, 2021, Pritzker, along with other officials, announced that eligible Illinoisans could get vaccinated starting March 10 at a new mass vaccination site at the United Center.
June 2021: Considered Retiring After One Term
In June 2021, it was reported that Pritzker was considering retiring after one term in office.
July 29, 2021: Required face masks in state buildings
On July 29, 2021, Pritzker announced that everyone who enters a state building was required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
August 5, 2021: Announced mask mandates in schools and vaccination mandate for state employees
On August 5, 2021, Pritzker announced that face masks must be worn at all times while inside P-12 schools, daycares, and long-term care facilities regardless of vaccination status. He also announced that face masks were required for all P-12 indoor sports, and that all state employees in congregate facilities must be vaccinated by October 4.
August 26, 2021: Reimposed statewide indoor mask mandate and announced vaccine mandate
On August 26, 2021, Pritzker announced that a statewide indoor mask mandate would be reimposed to handle the surge caused by the Delta variant beginning on August 30. He also announced a vaccine mandate for all education employees in P-12 and higher education statewide and for all higher education students and healthcare workers, requiring weekly COVID testing for those not vaccinated by September 5.
September 19, 2021: Imposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate
On September 19, 2021, Pritzker began imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students, educators and most health care workers.
February 28, 2022: Lifted COVID-19 restrictions
On February 28, 2022, Pritzker lifted most of Illinois's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate.
March 1, 2022: Task force report on traffic stops
On March 1, 2022, the task force created by House Bill 1613, which Pritzker signed into law, was to report to the governor and the General Assembly with data and analysis on traffic stops, to address racial disparities.
May 5, 2022: Lightfoot announced selection of Bally's for Chicago casino
On May 5, 2022, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she had selected Bally's Corporation's bid to construct a casino resort near the Chicago River.
May 25, 2022: Pritzker Responds to Texas Governor's Comments on Gun Laws
On May 25, 2022, Pritzker responded to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's remarks following the Robb Elementary School shooting by asserting that a majority of guns used in Chicago shootings come from states with lax gun laws.
July 14, 2022: Lifted COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students
On July 14, 2022, Pritzker announced the lifting of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for college students.
2022: Cannabis Sales Generated $445.3 Million in Tax Revenue
By the end of 2022, cannabis sales in Illinois, following legalization, had generated over $445.3 million in tax revenue.
2022: Reelected as Governor
In 2022, Pritzker was reelected as Governor of Illinois, defeating Darren Bailey.
January 9, 2023: Second Term as Governor Began
On January 9, 2023, Pritzker's second term in office as Governor of Illinois began.
January 11, 2023: Pritzker signs ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
On January 11, 2023, Pritzker signed a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, effective immediately. This legislation affected approximately 2.5 million Illinois gun owners, prompting legal challenges from gun rights organizations.
January 20, 2023: Temporary Injunction Against Assault Weapon Ban
On January 20, 2023, an Effingham County judge issued a temporary injunction against the implementation of the assault weapon ban signed by Pritzker. However, the Illinois Supreme Court later ruled the law constitutional.
October 2023: Pritzker Launched Abortion Rights Nonprofit
In October 2023, Pritzker launched and funded the abortion rights nonprofit Think Big America, which targets ballot measures in other states as part of a broader campaign against far-right extremism.
2023: End of Duke University Board of Trustees term
In 2017 Pritzker joined the Duke University Board of Trustees and his term expired in 2023.
2023: Pritzker Declined Meeting with Representative Phillips
In 2023, Pritzker declined to speak directly with Representative Dean Phillips regarding his effort to persuade Pritzker to challenge President Biden in the Democratic presidential primary.
2023: Pritzker Vetoed Nuclear Power Plant Construction Legislation
In 2023, Pritzker vetoed legislation to lift a moratorium on nuclear power plant construction in Illinois, citing concerns over nuclear waste.
February 2024: Pritzker Criticized Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
In February 2024, Pritzker criticized the Gaza ceasefire resolution passed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and rejected calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza war.
November 2024: Establishment of State Governors Alliance
In November 2024, Pritzker and other U.S. state governors established an alliance to protect their interests against anticipated changes in the federal government.
2024: Estimated Net Worth
In 2024, Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth to be $3.7 billion.
2024: Launch of "JBeers" and DNC "unofficial shot"
In 2024, Pritzker launched his own beer brand, "JBeers", ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and named Malört the DNC's "unofficial shot".
2024: Mentioned as Possible Running Mate for Kamala Harris
In 2024, Pritzker was mentioned as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign, but Tim Walz was chosen instead.
2024: Online Support from "Pritzker Pals"
In 2024, numerous semi-ironic online accounts, dubbed the "Pritzker Pals," emerged on X (formerly Twitter), such as "Socialists for Pritzker" and "Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker". These accounts launched a website to influence Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Pritzker as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
January 1, 2025: Minimum wage reaches $15 an hour
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Illinois reached $15 an hour, as per the plan enacted by Pritzker during his campaign for governor. The wage increased by $1 per hour each year, starting in 2020.
January 2025: Pritzker Spoke on Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
In January 2025, when asked about the mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the second presidency of Donald Trump, Pritzker favored deporting convicted criminals who are undocumented but opposed targeting law-abiding residents.
February 7, 2025: Satirical video announcing annexation of Green Bay
On February 7, 2025, Pritzker posted a satirical video on his Twitter account announcing Illinois's annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the renaming of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois". The video was in response to President Donald Trump's announcement about renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
May 2025: Net Worth Estimated by Forbes
As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Pritzker's net worth to be $3.7 billion.
2025: Greenhouse gas emissions target
As of January 23, 2019, Pritzker committed Illinois to the U.S. Climate Alliance, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 26% by 2025.
2028: Mention of House Bill 2028
There is mention of Pritzker signing House Bill 2028, but the exact date it was signed isn't specified in 2028. The bill doubles the compensation rate for families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty from $10,000 to $20,000.
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