Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and his impact on the Democratic party
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is a rising figure in the Democratic party, set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He is an heir to the Hyatt hotels fortune, with a personal wealth of $3.5 billion, and has passed laws to make abortion more accessible and boost Illinois' credit rating. He faces criticism for ongoing Illinois troubles but has also supported initiatives like a child tax credit and healthcare for undocumented immigrants.