Pritzker says race is contrast between Harris and Trump's "stupidity"
JB Pritzker spent much of his speech blasting Donald Trump calling him a "con artist" and saying the only thing he was rich in was "stupidity."
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker addresses DNC
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said former President Donald Trump is "rich in only one thing -- stupidity," during his speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. He also said Trump and Republicans "aren't just weird, they're dangerous" and praised Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for "lifting people up, not pushing them down."
Final preparations being made for DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin Monday in Chicago, where President Biden, former first lady Michelle Obama and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are all scheduled to speak. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Harris running mate search enters final hours
It's nearly decision day for Vice President Kamala Harris as she weighs potential running mates for her 2024 presidential campaign. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to take a closer look at the contenders.
Harris VP pick: What we know
Sources tell CBS News that Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate Tuesday morning. Harris interviewed her top picks over the weekend, including Govs. Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz, Andy Beshear and JB Pritzker. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Harris to meet with top VP pick contenders
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates at the DNC virtual roll call Friday to become the 2024 Democratic nominee for president. Harris is expected to announce her running mate pick by Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Potential Harris VP picks hit campaign trail
The deadline for Kamala Harris to pick her running mate is inching closer with the contenders for the job hitting the campaign trail to stump for the vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
JB Pritzker on Biden's 2024 exit speech
President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night in his first public remarks since his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined CBS News with his reaction to the speech.
Harris vetting about 12 potential VP picks
Vice President Kamala Harris is vetting about 12 possible running mates, more than previously reported, a source tells CBS News. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
J. B. Pritzker on state of Biden's campaign
A new CBS News poll finds former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are all polling ahead of President Biden in hypothetical 2024 matchups. Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker joins "America Decides" to examine the state of Mr. Biden's reelection campaign.
Pritzker: City has not moved fast enough on shelter for migrants
Pritzker emphasized that the state does not run shelters, and they are the city's responsibility.
Face The Nation: Adams, Pritzker, Scott
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Nancy Mace tells "Face the Nation" that she will support Rep. Jim Jordan in the race to become the next speaker, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells "Face the Nation" that in the last week of September, over 3,700 asylum seekers arrived, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells "Face the Nation" that as thousands of migrants have come into Chicago, "we understand the humanitarian crisis that we're addressing – but we can't address this by ourselves. We need help from the White House."
Democrats divided over Biden migrant response
Tens of thousands of migrants continue to be bused from the southern border to Chicago, and the Illinois' Democratic governor has had enough. Gov. J. B. Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden outlining what the federal government should do to mitigate the growing migrant crisis. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss what the White House can do.
Illinois becomes first state in U.S. to outlaw book bans in libraries
Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of "partisan or doctrinal" disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024.
Illinois governor signs ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The bill had been debated for years, but found renewed support following the July 4 Highland Park parade massacre last year, which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
At least 6 dead after Amazon warehouse collapses
Powerful storms toppled an Amazon warehouse in Illinois on Friday night, killing at least six people, Governor Pritzker said Saturday. Forty-five people were rescued from the site, and officials are now working to recover an unknown number of missing. Watch the governor's remarks here.
Pritzker: Record COVID deaths "devastating"
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a briefing Thursday on COVID-19 in the state, which this week reported a record number of virus-related deaths. He urged residents to wash their hands, stay home and donate blood in the coming months, which he said "could amount to the most difficult in the public health history of this nation." Watch his briefing.
Illinois urges people to quarantine ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
"If you do choose to have a small in-person Thanksgiving, have every single person more or less quarantine for two weeks prior," Governor J.B. Pritzker said.
Illinois governor responds to COVID surge
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urged those who want to hold a small in-person Thanksgiving gathering to start quarantining now ahead of the holiday to help avoid further spread of the coronavirus. He also pleaded with residents to stay home as much as possible, and leave only for essential activities, as COVID cases rise. Watch his news conference here.
Illinois is seeing worst surge of COVID since pandemic started
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker COVID-19 hospitalizations are far high than they ever were in the spring.
Illinois reports alarming COVID surge
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Tuesday that much of the state is seeing the worst surge of the coronavirus since the pandemic started earlier this year. Watch his remarks here.
Illinois governor faults White House for shortage in testing supplies
Pritzker said "governors have risen to the challenge," and much of what came out of the White House in the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis "wasn't very helpful."
Judge blocks 30-day extension of Illinois stay-at-home order
Governor J.B. Pritzker, however, has vowed to appeal the ruling.
Legal weed sales in Illinois bring in $3.17 million on first day
Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions.
Illinois sends recreational pot bill to governor's desk
The law would take effect January 1, 2020 once signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker
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