JB Pritzker Touts ‘Amazing Summer’ In Chicago — Despite Bodies Piling Up

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker described Chicago’s summer as “amazing” on “Pod Save America” Thursday despite 123 murders taking place in the city in June, July and August, according to an analysis by WBEZ…

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