"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that." Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.

The beauty of science – and our vision for a quantum ecosystem – is that each breakthrough, however small, brings us closer to the seismic advancements that can change everything. Great to see the progress firsthand on the exhibitor floor at the Quantum World Congress.

Our economic freedoms and civil rights are under attack right now. Over the coming months and years, we're all going to need to work even harder to protect the gains we've made. We need to answer the call to leadership like the tradeswomen of NABTU have.

Great to start my day with the tradeswomen of the North America’s Building Trades Unions! Together, we've made Illinois a beacon of hope for working people everywhere. We are making life more affordable for families, creating good jobs at fair wages, and protecting workers.

Despite refusing to coordinate with the state or city, we’re monitoring the ongoing federal deployments that are instilling fear in our communities. Americans have a right to peaceful assembly and to make their voices heard. Even if the Trump admin won’t follow the law, we will.

Unlike Donald Trump, most Americans believe in the ideals on which our nation was founded. Now is the time to stand up for those noble ideals. Be loud — for America.

I'm proud to announce $18.4M in grants to EV charging stations across Illinois — funds that Trump was withholding until @ilattygeneral.bsky.social stepped in to restore. Looking forward to taking another step forward in our efforts to expand our infrastructure and boost our local economies.

OPmobility’s decision to establish its first Illinois facility in Normal is another win for our state, workers, and the Central Illinois economy. This investment builds on our growing EV ecosystem and demonstrates the power of programs like REV Illinois.

Families shouldn't have to choose between having health care and groceries. Republicans had no issue cutting taxes for billionaires, so they should have no issue extending relief for their own constituents. I'm joining other governors to urge Congress to use common sense.

The Trump administration’s cruel immigration enforcement tactics are recklessly endangering all Illinoisians, including hardworking immigrants and US citizens. This isn't the nation I know or grew up in — know your rights, stand up, and speak out.

This is the playbook, folks. If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away. Do not be quiet in this moment.

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What’s at stake here is free speech. Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel. We need to all stand up and speak out.

A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

Illinois is making a quantum leap forward. With our Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago, that means good-paying jobs and vital investment for the South Side of Chicago. It's a win for not only the city but the entire state.

Trump's administration is surging federal officers in Chicago — not to improve public safety, but to create chaos. Officials came here for a few hours for publicity, then left without providing any answers or information. I'm asking you to join me in demanding answers.

My family escaped Ukraine from the pogroms and were lucky enough to escape to the US. They took my family in — we had nothing and offered nothing, but a desire to get ahead and be free while being safe. This is a country of immigrants, and we should be honoring that history.

Happy Mexican Independence Day, Illinois.

Started the day off right at Ahuevo and Mi Tierra in Little Village.

Political violence and threats are not the answer. This is a watershed moment — we can choose to stay silent and live in fear, or we can choose to be loud for peace and compassion. We must work together to stop this crisis, and it should start from the top with the President.

It was great to see 50,000 visitors come to FABTECH 2025 here at McCormick Place. Despite the escalating federal deployment by the Trump administration, Chicago’s role as a global destination was on full display — not just for manufacturing and business, but also for tourism.

We are taking the Trump administration's threats to our immigrant students and our higher education institutions very seriously. I was truly inspired by those I met today who shared their experiences as students and alumni at City Colleges navigating these attacks.

MK and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Governor Jim Edgar. Governor Edgar was a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.

Today marks National Support Latino Business Day, Illinois. Shop local and make sure to support your favorite shops and restaurants here in our state who are being hurt by Donald Trump’s chaotic, fear mongering raids.

Stopped by La Luz Bakery and met some of the folks in Round Lake who shared their love for how important businesses like this are for their communities.

Porter McNeil’s passing leaves an irreplaceable hole in the community he loved so fiercely. His dedication to his family, friends, and to doing the right thing for those he represented should serve as a guiding light for all public officials. May his memory be a blessing.

Heard from folks at Mano a Mano on how our immigrant communities are being impacted by the Trump administration's increased federal deployment. Know that I'll always be in your corner as your Governor.

I am aware of the troubling incident that has unfolded in Franklin Park. This is a developing situation and the people of Illinois deserve a full, factual accounting of what’s happened today to ensure transparency and accountability.

I've had the privilege of working alongside Governor Cox through @natlgovsassoc.bsky.social and appreciate his calling for moral clarity at a time of uncertainty. Grateful law enforcement apprehended the alleged suspect — there must be a full investigation ensuring accountability and justice.

It’s disturbing that the President is hellbent on sending troops onto America’s streets. Using those who serve in uniform as political props is insulting. None of this is normal.

Grateful for the opportunity to meet some of the folks at the Institute for Nonviolence in Austin who’ve changed their own lives and others to make a safer Chicago.

What the survivors of the Holocaust I've spent a lot of time with have taught me is to ask yourself what your values are. In the face of uncertainty, we should all be speaking up and standing together to help preserve our democracy.

Today, we mourn the memory of those we lost on September 11, 2001. We also come together to honor the brave heroes, like our first responders, who risked their lives that tragic day to save countless others. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. We will never forget.

No one in this country should have to fear gun violence, whether they're in class in high school or attending an event on a college campus. I strongly condemn the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk today at Utah Valley University. May his memory be a blessing.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. Political violence has no place in this country and should never become the norm. I’m sending my sympathies to his family and friends at this time.

A Cub for life and a world champion. Congratulations on your retirement, Anthony Rizzo.

You shouldn’t have to walk around with papers in the United States of America to prove that you belong. All I can say is that this administration should understand Chicago is a place that’s going to protect its people.

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council and other leaders to support their critical work during this uncertain moment. Let's stand together and we'll get through this, Illinois.

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The police in Illinois work closely with the ATF to get guns off our streets, with the FBI to arrest gang members, and with the DEA to destroy the fentanyl trade. So why is Trump sabotaging our ongoing work with federal law enforcement partners?

Since taking office, I've been on a mission to attract more businesses to Illinois and grow our economy.   This latest ranking is a testament to that progress we've made here — jobs for our people, investment for our communities, and prosperity for our state.

I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished in moving our state forward, but the fight for our values and democracy continues.

Happy birthday, Juliana! Honored to stand with @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov for our democracy, today and every day.

In times like these, we need to lead with our Midwestern values — hard work, decency, and people being good to each other.

Checking in at Cafe Jumping Bean, Pilsen.

Once Donald Trump gets the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law – what comes next?

Had some time to stop by Extreme Soccer in Berwyn and hear how Donald Trump’s policies are hurting our small businesses.

Donald Trump’s plan is one that’s been repeated over and over again by dictators across history — inciting the local population before sending disrupters. That’s how you convert a democracy into something else. Illinois won’t fall for this ploy.

Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.

Know your rights, Illinois. Stay safe and stay informed.