J.B. Pritzker: “We’ll continue to follow the law, stand up for the sovereignty of our state, and protect Illinoisans.”

Our prayers and deep condolences are with the Baileys in this time of grief. May the memories of their loved ones be a blessing.

If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

I call on [Texas] Governor [Greg] Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate.