Person

J.B. Pritzker

governor of Illinois

Pritzker and IBM unveil quantum computer backed by $25M state grant

Pritzker says quantum means billions in investment and thousands of jobs

Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined IBM and university officials Friday to unveil a new quantum computer in Chicago, a project backed by $25 million in state taxpayer funding. Pritzker said the computer would bring jobs to Illinois.

6 Nov 2026

US Politics

Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor, calls for unity after topping Bailey

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker won a third term in office on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Darren Bailey in a race called by multiple media outlets as polls closed. Pritzker led by as many as 250,000 votes by 8:15 p.m. and spoke at a campaign event at Navy Pier in Chicago, calling for more unity to resolve political disputes.

3 days ago