CHICAGO (WGN) — This week kicks off one of the most important summers of JB Pritzker's life.

The two-term governor will soon reveal whether he intends to seek a third term, but that decision may be inextricably linked to speculation he’d like to test the 2028 White House waters. Does he run for governor and then run for president?

In his post legislative session meeting with reporters Monday, Pritzker offered a national message that drew contrasts with President Donald Trump.

"Unlike the federal government, we are balancing our budget for the benefit of your families while Trump spends wildly to benefit his family and their DOGE-bro friends," he said. "He’s cutting health care and food for children and seniors and moms and dad while Illinois prioritizes them."

The Illinois budget, pass

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