Illinois Democrats Clash and Are Unhappy: Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker Struggle to Get Along

Pritzker calls Johnson’s proposal to have the city take over the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority “typical,” noting that “the mayor has shown up every spring at the end of session to pronounce what he would like to see happen.” He says it’s “late in the game.” https://t.co/CiHJNoPB14 pic.twitter.com/uTkkh7iNZy

— Brenden Moore (@brendenmoore13) May 18, 2026