“Instead of cutting funding that would limit learning and prove harmful to Illinois communities, we’re fighting for Illinoisans to ensure they have the funding and resources to learn, grow and explore today and in the future,” Giannoulias said in a statement to Playbook.

Pritzker said at his announcement Thursday that his goal in 2026 is to preserve his legacy and “protect” the story of Illinois that’s been written under his leadership. Pritzker didn’t outline a bold vision for his third term but rather pledged to build off what he has already accomplished.

The capital city was the last stop of the day for Gov. JB Pritzker as he formally announced the launching of his re-election campaign for 2026.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce on Thursday that he'll seek a third four-year term steering the blue Midwestern state, a source with knowledge confirmed to Fox News.The billionaire governor,

GLEN CARBON With a pledge to continue standing up for local families, State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) today announced her campaign for re-election

The Democratic incumbent returned to the Grand Crossing Park Field House where he launched his first run for governor in 2017, making his case for another term.

Gov. JB Pritzker is officially running for a third term — but his launch message leaves little doubt he’s keeping a White House run in play for 2028.

Tucked away in a spacious eventroom in Skokie’s Sketchbook Brewing Company on Sunday afternoon, residents of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District shared drinks, laughs and conversations with eight prospective Democratic candidates who could rewrite the district’s political future for years to come.