Schumer, JB Pritzker and shutdown

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Pritzker believes government shutdown will help Democrats in 2026 midterms, Republicans disagree
The government shutdown is likely to be a major talking point for both sides as they head into the midterm elections next year. Gov. JB Pritzker seems to think it will significantly help Democrats, but Republicans disagree. Museums like the Smithsonian are reopening to visitors and SNAP benefits are also being restored.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Schumer over government shutdown leadership
AOC reacts to potential end of government shutdown and backlash against Schumer
Schumer Begged 2028 Dem Contenders Not to Criticize Shutdown Deal
Senator Chuck Schumer reached out to leading Democratic presidential contenders to try and mute criticism of the deal to end the government shutdown.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker doesn’t call on Schumer to step down, but criticizes Democrats
Schumer opposed the shutdown deal. Some Democrats still want him out
Here are the Democrats calling for Schumer to be replaced as leader
“I respect Chuck Schumer. I think he had a great, long-standing career. But I’m afraid that it may be time for the Senate Democrats to get a new leader,” he said in Maryland on Tuesday.

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Senate Approves Bipartisan Deal To End 42-Day Shutdown
Top Dems QUESTION Party LEADERSHIP After Schumer FAILS To NEGOTIATE For HEALTHCARE | SUNRISE

Pritzker Calls Out ‘Demented’ Trump’s Embarrassing Mental Gaffe

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tore into “demented” Donald Trump over an embarrassing Chicago flub and taunted a senior Border Patrol commander following a report that suggested federal agents were set to leave the city.

Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next

As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tax hikes continue to draw disapproval from a wide range of critics. Gov.

Illinois agency spending cut plans remain unclear following Pritzker’s order

The governor signed an order requiring agencies to identify cuts by late October in response to budget pressures.

Pritzker open to conversation with Trump on alderman’s immigration proposal

When asked, Pritzker did not rule out using Lopez’ letter as the basis for dialogue with Trump over immigration.
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Pritzker still wants to regulate hemp, insurance rates

Efforts to create state oversight of insurance rates failed in the recent Illinois veto session, while a separate push to regulate hemp died in the lame-duck session earlier this year.

Alderman yells at Gov. JB Pritzker over opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan

Southwest Side Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez stopped Gov. JB Pritzker after a Veteran’s Day ceremony in Little Village, demanding the governor explain how he would “tax the rich.”
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Chicago alder confronts Gov. JB Pritzker in Little Village over corporate tax

A Chicago alderman confronted Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday in Little Village where the governor was in attendance for a Veterans Day ceremony.

Pritzker disagrees with Durbin on vote to end shutdown

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is disappointed that Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted in favor of ending the partial shutdown of the federal government. Durbin joined seven other Democrats in voting with Republican senators to send government funding legislation to the U.S. House.

Gov. JB Pritzker says an Indiana remap might force Illinois to act as he celebrates Democratic wins Tuesday

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker credited Democratic successes in Tuesday’s elections across the country to candidates’ focus on affordability and voters pushing back on Republican President

US House set to vote on ending government shutdown

The Republican bill, which would fund the government through January, passed the Senate on Monday.
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