JB Pritzker, Johnson and Trump

Afternoon Briefing: Johnson, Pritzker vow to push back on Trump
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker delivered their opening salvos today against Republican President Donald Trump and his second term in the White House, setting a defiant tone in their defense of immigrant rights and other liberal causes over the next four years.
Pritzker, Johnson vow to stand up for immigrant community — WGN Evening News
Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson say Chicago's Welcoming City ordinance and Illinois' TRUST act will help protect from the immigrant community from federal overreach.
Pritzker, Johnson, Emanuel blast Trump on DEI, immigration orders
At a West Side event, three of the state’s most high-profile Democrats seized the opportunity to oppose policies set down in the opening days of the Trump administration.
Pritzker, Chicago officials vow to protect immigrant communities
Chicago's immigrant community and supporters are speaking out, fearful that families could soon be ripped apart.
As Trump's DOJ implements deportation policies, city officials vow to protect immigrant communities
The City of Chicago and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are vowing to protect immigrant communities as President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation continues to make waves. Trump's Department of Justice has now ordered federal prosecutors to investigate any local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcements.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Gov. JB Pritzker vow to push back on President Trump as he takes oath
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker condemned President Trump’s agenda and character Monday just before Trump took the ...
Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson announce new grant program supporting small businesses
State and local officials gathered Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side to announce a grant program to support businesses owned by historically underrepresented populations and small businesses.
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JB Pritzker blasts Chicago mayor’s team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
JB Pritzker lashed out at his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson who had publicly pushed to tank the bill. Pritzker, 59, didn’t mince words about Johnson, 48, whose approval ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is ‘not intimidated’ after Trump threatens to investigate local leaders in sanctuary cities
I don't sit around thinking about the hypotheticals,” Johnson said in an interview with WBEZ Thursday as he defended the city’s law protecting undocumented immigrants.
City of Chicago launches 'Know Your Rights' campaign with CTA amid fears of immigration raids
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are once again pushing back on the Trump administration's promise of mass deportations ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Gov. JB Pritzker in phone call compare notes, brace for the Trump era ahead
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is hoping to get a meeting with incoming-President Donald Trump, whose hostility to Chicago dates back to his first run for president. “We're going to work hard to make ...
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Brandon Johnson responds after Pritzker's strong criticism of administration
A day after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered strong criticism of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's relationships in Springfield, Johnson is defending his administration. During a Tuesday ...
After hemp bill defeat, Illinois Gov. Pritzker rips Chicago Mayor Johnson for poor Springfield relationships
Fresh off a rare defeat in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday delivered some of his sharpest words yet against Mayor Brandon Johnson. At an unrelated news conference, the governor staunchly ...
Gov. JB Pritzker unveils $10M grant program for small businesses
The governor's announcement came as manufacturer The Will Group launched its factory expansion in North Lawndale.