SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, JB For Governor released a new ad highlighting Governor JB Pritzker’s support from Illinoisans in Springfield, Champaign, and Normal and emphasizing his record of delivering for every corner of the state.
The 30-second ad features supporters thanking Gov. Pritzker for all the work he’s done to stand up for Illinois working families and fight for progress throughout the state.
Gov. Pritzker has delivered for Illinoisans in the Springfield-Champaign area by:
- Delivering a $2 million grant to Home Illinois, boosting Springfield’s local efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
- Investing over $1.9 million in the CAP 1908 Innovation Center, supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations.
- Awarding funding to support redevelopment at the former Pillsbury plant site.
- Improving the college enrollment process and signing into law a direct admissions program last year.
- Helping more than 162,000 students afford college by increasing financial aid.
- Nearly doubling the state’s minimum wage and enacting universal paid leave.
- Canceling more than $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than 500,000 Illinoisans.
The ad will air on broadcast and digital platforms in the Champaign-Springfield-Decatur media market.
30-Second Ad Transcript:
GOV. JB PRITZKER: Good to see you.
ILLINOISAN 1: Great to see you.
PRITZKER: Good morning.
ILLINOISAN 2: Thank you so much for everything you’re doing.
ILLINOISAN 3: Always good to see you.
PRITZKER: It really is an honor to be here.
Everything we care about is under siege right now.
JORDON GULLY, University of Illinois Student: JB cares about making sure everyone has access to a great education. I’m able to attend school here because of JB.
GERRY, Strawn, IL: Many politicians don’t like to come to the country. JB comes around, and he listens.
PRITZKER: It is our job to make your lives easier.
BRIGITTE WATTERS, Normal, IL: He’s relentless in standing up for things that matter to us.
ILLINOISAN 4: I want to thank you for everything you’re doing.
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CONTACT: press@jbpritzkercampaign.com