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The Latest Breaking News from JB Pritzker

Afternoon Edition: June 24, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois governor calls special legislative session on reproductive rights

CHICAGO — Illinois politicians reacted swiftly and along party lines to Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders immediately announcing they plan to call a special legislative session to strengthen the state’s already-stringent protections for reproductive rights.

Chicago Tribune

Pritzker calls legislators back to Springfield for special session on reproductive rights

Within an hour of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that he wants to expand the availability of health care professionals to handle an increase in women coming to Illinois to seek abortions and to boost funding for abortion providers.

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What’s next after Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling?

Clinics that provide abortion care across Illinois expect an influx of women from surrounding states. All of the adjacent states — Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa — are poised to ban or dramatically curtail abortion access.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dobbs decision: Reactions to the end of Roe v. Wade

With the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

Chicago Sun-Times

Decade-high rate of state legislative open seats

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Former President Trump not making GOP gov endorsement yet, but says ‘maybe’ Bailey best to beat Pritzker

The former president apparently thinks Darren Bailey is “doing a good job,” according to an interview with The Center Square’s Greg Bishop ahead of a planned “Save America” rally on Saturday in central Illinois.

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Going to Disney World: No sour grapes in billionaire Griffin’s exodus to Sunshine State as Illinois election clouds loom?

The announcement came rather awkwardly just five days ahead of the June 28 primary — a primary in which Griffin has contributed $53 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is dropping in the polls.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois abortion providers launch effort to pressure Pritzker to direct more funds to clinics

ST. LOUIS — Illinois abortion providers on Wednesday asked supporters to urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration to immediately direct more funding toward efforts to improve abortion access, as well as allow providers like nurse practitioners to perform abortions.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The future of the Illinois GOP — and how far right it may go — lies with this month’s primary

CHICAGO — More than just picking nominees for governor and other offices, Illinois Republicans’ choices this June 28 primary also will determine the GOP’s future and whether the state party’s gradual move to the right in recent years will accelerate.

Chicago Tribune

Juneteenth jubilation draws hundreds to DuSable festival: There’s ‘a lot of kinship going on’

The music performances, vendors, kids’ activities and Black history education felt “almost like a family reunion,” one participant said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker dishes to New Hampshire Dems, stoking speculation of White House run

Pritzker and his aides have tamped down talk of any presidential aspirations, saying the trip was intended to help support Democrats in their fight for reproductive rights.

Chicago Sun-Times

In DC, Pritzker, Lightfoot pitch DNC on Chicago bid to host 2024 Democratic convention

Top DNC officials also met on Friday with representatives from New York, Houston and Atlanta, the other cities bidding for the convention.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 27

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Sullivan, Rabine, Schimpf, Solomon seek to catch up with frontrunners in GOP governor’s race

Venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, Hazel Crest attorney Max Solomon and businessman Gary Rabine are working to get their final messages to undecided voters. All four proudly say they voted for former president Donald Trump, are anti-abortion and pro-Second Amendment…

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican attorney general candidates decry ‘tyrannical’ Pritzker, his ‘wingman’ Raoul and Illinois’ ‘world-famous’ corruption

Downstate attorney Tom DeVore is up against suburban lawyers Steve Kim and David Shestokas for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Chicago Tribune

Gov. Pritzker's trip to NH is sparking presidential speculation, criticism from GOP foes

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker launches an East Coast trip Friday, ostensibly to sell Chicago as a 2024 presidential convention site and campaign for Democrats, but a stop in New Hampshire has stirred presidential speculation and criticism from his Republicans opponents.

Chicago Sun-Times

From turkeys and trash cans to gas cards and guaranteed income? Freebie frenzy dominates election season

Decades ago, Chicago politicians curried favor with voters by distributing Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas hams. Garbage cans with an office-holder’s name on it were also a frequent freebie. But, the avalanche of federal stimulus funds has allowed Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County Board President…

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Cannabis Reg. Update: FDA To Review CBD Again, DEA Wins In Hemp Extract Case & More

FDA To Review CBD Once Again The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Science Board is expected to review the idea of incorporating cannabinoids into dietary supplements on Tuesday at the public advisory committee meeting.

Chicago Tribune

Caterpillar to move headquarters to Texas, marking second major corporate departure from Illinois in 6 weeks

Less than six weeks after defense contractor and airplane-maker Boeing announced it would move its global headquarters out of downtown Chicago, leaders of another major corporation are set to leave the region.

Chicago Sun-Times

State expands, extends pandemic child care benefits

Pandemic relief programs for child care providers and needy families will extend to year end, with some lasting into 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

DNC to hear pitch for Chicago Democratic convention Friday; Pritzker to New Hampshire, Maine

Over the weekend, Pritzker stumps for out-of-state Democrats with a New Hampshire stop sparking more speculation about a presidential bid.

Chicago Tribune

If Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, it could offer surprising benefit to Illinois: More corporate offices

CHICAGO — The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and although state and city officials are harshly critical of any moves to restrict reproductive rights, they also say reversing the landmark decision would help Illinois attract businesses eager to recruit young workers with socially progressive views.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Madigan has left the building — but the former House speaker’s shadow clouds the 2022 election

Attacks on Madigan’s influence over state government have been part of the Republican campaign playbook going at least as far back as Bruce Rauner’s election in 2014. There’s no reason to think that’s going to let up now that Madigan has been charged with racketeering and bribery.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Ken Griffin, Michael Flynn not helping GOP voters make up their minds in U.S. Senate, other statewide races

About two-thirds of likely Republican voters said they’re not sure who they’ll vote for in the U.S. Senate, attorney general and secretary of state races. Candidates backed by billionaire Ken Griffin were trailing, and the endorsement of former national security adviser Michael Flynn did little to…

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