He is the son of Donald Pritzker and Sue Pritzker (née Sandel). [2][3] Pritzker is named after his paternal uncles, Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker, and is known by his initials ("JB" for "Jay Bob"). [4]
Governor Pritzker is committed to raising wages, reducing healthcare costs, expanding child care assistance, and increasing college affordability because he believes it’s the job of state government to improve the standard of living for all our residents.
The seeds of the Pritzker family’s fortune were planted in the 1930s after Abram Nicholas Pritzker, a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, partnered with his brother, Jack Nicholas Pritzker, to begin investing in real estate and companies around that city.
After President Donald Trump blasted Pope Leo’s remarks on the United States’ actions in Iran, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended the pontiff.
Pritzker’s grip on the party was on full display in downtown Chicago, where he celebrated his uncontested gubernatorial primary victory by touting his accomplishments and attacking Trump as ...
That combativeness has created a narrative around Pritzker, whose sister, Penny, was secretary of commerce under President Barack Obama, as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential...
New Ad Highlights Governor JB Pritzker’s Commitment to Lowering Costs, Protecting IL’s Progress CHICAGO, IL – Today, JB For Governor released a new TV ad, “Tell That,” underscoring how Donald Trump’s failing economy is hurting people in Illinois. The ad also highlights Governor JB Pritzker’s work to lower costs and stand up for working families. The 30-second ad features ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he would run for a third term in 2026, amid speculation over his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race, with the release of a campaign launch...