The governor traveled to Washington Tuesday to push for the release of frozen federal funds to Illinois and to warn of pending GOP budget cut to Medicaid affecting more than 700,000 Illinois residents.

Pritzker traveled to Washington Tuesday to further sound the alarm on a pending GOP budget cut to Medicaid that will strip coverage for more than 700,000 Illinois residents.

Meanwhile, Pritzker also warned this week that as many as 770,000 Illinoisans stand to lose Medicaid health care coverage under a Republican-backed budget resolution that cleared the U.S. House Tuesday night.

WILL COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban man was charged with two felonies after allegedly threatening Gov. JB Pritzker last month. Michael Dascenzo, 49, allegedly emailed a threatening message to Pritzker's office on Jan. 9, according to Illinois State Police.

An Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly threatening Gov. JB Pritzker. Illinois State Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Dascenzo, of Crete, on Tuesday. He is charged with Threat to a Public Official and Harassment by Electronic Communications.

DuPage sheriff announces run for governor A new candidate for the 2026 Illinois governor’s race has emerged. DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Thursday that he is running for governor of Illinois.