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Pritzker was born in Palo Alto, California, on January 19, 1965.He is the son of Donald Pritzker and Sue Pritzker (née Sandel). [7] [4] A member of the Pritzker family, a Jewish family of Ukrainian descent [8] prominent in business and philanthropy during the late 20th century, [9] [10] Pritzker is named after both of his paternal uncles, Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker. [11]
The governor is commander-in-chief of the state's land, air and sea forces when they are in state service. Illinois is one of 13 states that does not place a term limit for governor. [c] The 43rd and current governor is JB Pritzker, a Democrat who took office on January 14, 2019. [5] Pritzker was re-elected in 2022 by a 12% margin. [6]
The longest-serving governor was James R. Thompson, who was elected to four terms lasting 14 years, from 1977 to 1991. Only one governor, Richard J. Oglesby, has served multiple non-consecutive terms, having been elected in 1864, 1872, and 1884. The current governor is J. B. Pritzker, who took office on January 14, 2019. [3]
Sunrise over the Illinois State Capitol on Inauguration Day, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Springfield. (Vashon Jordan Jr. / Office of the Governor, JB Pritzker) ©Vashon Jordan Jr. / Office of the ...
The governor called a late news conference Tuesday to respond to the federal funds freeze. “What Donald Trump tried to do in the past 24 hours is illegal,” said Pritzker.
The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials on Wednesday. The Bears ...
J. B. Pritzker: Democratic: Governor of Illinois (2019–incumbent) $3.5 billion [26] Inheritance, family owns the Hyatt hotel chain Penny Pritzker: Democratic: Secretary of Commerce (2013–2017) Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery (2023–incumbent) $2.5 billion [27] Inheritance, family owns the Hyatt hotel chain Bill ...
Pritzker said he’s been through part of a Trump administration before as a governor. ... His first two years in office, Trump was president and Pritzker expects to continue working to counter ...