Gov. JB Pritzker pauses public events for outpatient procedure

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has temporarily paused public events to undergo a routine outpatient urology procedure. According to a spokesperson, this is the final follow-up to a procedure he had in May. The governor, who recently won a third term in the 2026 midterm election, will continue to fulfill his official duties while recovering. No further details regarding his health were released.