In State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker pitches affordability and Illinois resilience to Trump
- Posted on February 18, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker pitches affordability and Illinois resilience to Trump

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration’s actions cutting federal funding for various programs have cost the people of Illinois $8.4 billion.