State police report: Man who jumped fence into JB Pritzker’s backyard didn’t know it was governor’s home
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Illinois State Police released declassified documents revealing that a homeless individual who trespassed onto Governor JB Pritzker's residential property was unaware of the location's significance. The 102-page report, with substantial portions redacted for security reasons, provides insight into the incident and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The case highlights issues related to homelessness and property security at high-profile political residences.
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State police report: Man who jumped fence into JB Pritzker’s backyard didn’t know it was governor’s home
State police released 102 pages of heavily redacted records show a homeless man arrested after jumping a fence into the backyard behind Gov. JB Pritzker’s home didn’t know whose property he had entered.
