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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1h

Welcome to Illinois, NANO Nuclear!

Helping grow our clean energy economy, their more than $12M investment in our state will create new jobs for hardworking Illinoisans and promote innovative strides in the sector.

Governor Pritzker Announces NANO Nuclear Energy to Establish Operations in Illinois - NANO Nuclear Energy

NANO Nuclear Energy to receive REV Illinois incentive award of $6.8M

nanonuclearenergy.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

School performance, graduation rates, and proficiency are all making strides in Illinois.

We know that here we can’t abandon the pursuit of academic excellence.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Donald Trump ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools program this year.

But, I believe that educational excellence should be celebrated — and it's why we're picking up where they've dropped the ball.

I’m recognizing 28 schools in IL as the 2025 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools.

Governor Pritzker speaks behind the podium.

Governor Pritzker shakes hands with employees of Glen Oaks Elementary.

Governor Pritzker takes photos with principals and superintendents.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Sister Jean was a role model in Illinois — inspiring us to embrace our neighbors.

As a lover of life, she taught us to channel positivity to keep us hopeful in times of need and kept that attitude all the way to a life well-lived at 106 years old.

May her memory be a blessing.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Donald Trump: Stop trying to incite Illinoisans into violence. Pack up and go home.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law.

Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois.

And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Today, I'm announcing a new tenant to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.

Pasqal will accelerate the size, scope, and pace of our ambition — including plans to scale their systems of computing power.

Inspiring confidence in the potential of our state and quantum.

Governor Pritzker speaks behind the podium as he announces Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, will establish their U.S. headquarters as a future tenant of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on Chicago’s South Side.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Greg Abbott is a lackey of Donald Trump.

He’s going against exactly what he said he would do last year.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Donald Trump is breaching the Constitution and breaking the law.

A show of force so he can militarize our cities because of the 2026 elections.

We need to stand up together and speak up.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

We must all stand up and speak out.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Making people feel they need to carry citizenship papers.

Invading our state with military troops.

Sending in war helicopters in the middle of the night.

Arresting elected officials asking questions.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

His masked agents already are grabbing people off the street.

Separating children from their parents.

Creating fear.

Taking people for “how they look.”

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

Pete Hegseth was busy ignoring his job and doing pushups as part of a show for the Guinness Book of World Records while Illinoisans are being invaded by Trump’s military troops.

Pentagon chief Hegseth more interested in pushups than talking with Illinois leaders, Pritzker says

The governor said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

Two years after the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, let us pray for the return of all the remaining hostages, for all of the Israeli and Palestinian lives lost, and for a lasting end to the war.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

We should be standing as one against the idea that Donald Trump can call up the National Guard against our will.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

What's happening in Chicago is not normal.

The arrest of Alderperson Fuentes is just the latest example of how far Noem and Bovino are willing to go to ignore the rule of law. We must all speak up.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

I call on Governor Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate. There is no reason a President should send military troops into a sovereign state without their knowledge, consent, or cooperation.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.

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