Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced he is running for a third term Thursday morning. Pritzker posted a video announcing his run on his official website at 8 a.m. Filmed in Chestnut, Illinois, Pritzker speaks in the video about the impact of President Trump's tariffs on Illinois farmers and industry,

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he would run for a third term in 2026, amid speculation over his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race, with the release of a campaign launch video featuring sharp criticism of President Donald Trump.

Pritzker was scheduled to crisscross the state for a series of reelection rallies starting Thursday morning at the Grand Crossing Park Field House on the South Side.