# pritzker (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pritzker. Page: Feed: --- ## [College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/college-students-can-now-pay-tuition-paypal-venmo-some-universities) _2026-08-20 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 19, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-19) _2026-08-20 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump reshapes auto industry; Treasury restricts tax credits; Newsom expands universal schooling. ## [Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-teases-potential-kim-jong-un-meeting-later-year) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Kim Yo Jong said the leaders' relationship 'remains excellent' but called US policies toward Pyongyang hostile. ## [Bears hire new lobbyists, Illinois Tollway increase | The Chicago Report](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-nqqfpmrb0kwr3kze) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." ## [Why is Pritzker pushing the massive 57 percent Tollway hike & other taxes?](https://hanania.substack.com/p/why-is-pritzker-pushing-the-massive) _2026-08-19 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Pritzker needs the cash to cover his massive funding of undocumented residents (illegal aliens, non-citizens) by increasing more taxes. Meanwhile, seniors struggle under rising state taxes & fees. ## [Illinois sues Trump admin. over CDL records](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-unwo4l5f9wgl4sgv) _2026-08-19 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Illinois’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over demands for personal information from millions of commercial drivers. ## [JB Pritzker is the greatest threat to hardworking American taxpayers](https://hanania.substack.com/p/jb-pritzker-is-the-greatest-threat) _2026-08-19 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is behind 57 tax and fee hikes that makes him a weak challenger to President Donald Trump whose policies have also burdened the American economy. Pritzker is a hypocrite ## [Washington Policy Review: August 18, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-18) _2026-08-19 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ President Trump delays Canadian tariffs; State Dept sanctions ICC officials; Governor Pritzker demands answers on USS Lincoln ## [Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trumps-approval-rating-falls-poll) _2026-08-18 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 32_ President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll. ## [Pritzker presses Pentagon for answers on extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-uss-abraham-lincoln-deployment) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pressing the Trump administration for answers about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lblxZMgInx6e) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-k4x6n91r7hzazygp) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements. ## [University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-ywkhwmh8y2ip8e1t) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discusses the University of Michigan’s move to use pass-fail grades for some first-semester freshmen and whether the change could ease anxiety about college. ## [Chicago residents weigh in on search for next police superintendent](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-gqgju314gi6ypgah) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Chicago residents are getting a chance to share what they want from the city’s next police superintendent during a series of five public listening sessions. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 17, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-17) _2026-08-18 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ President Trump implements new prescription drug policies; Department of War mandates research security audits; Governor Newsom signs legislation facilitating gig worker unionization. ## [DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-ewuai3ue29zpikcb) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 32_ The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." ## [Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/colleges-content-creator-degree-programs) _2026-08-17 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors. ## [School is back in session for patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-zotnjpkbhx96eadr) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | FOX 32_ The new school year is kicking off, but it's also back to school time for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 16, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-16) _2026-08-17 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump reduces military drills with South Korea; State Dept congratulates Indonesia on independence; Trump celebrates Mecca Joint Defence Agreement ## [Have a question for Mayor Brandon Johnson? Now's your chance](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/brandon-johnson-townhall-questions) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | FOX 32_ FOX Chicago is hosting a one-hour town hall with Mayor Brandon Johnson next month and we want your questions. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 15, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-15) _2026-08-17 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump demands end to daylight savings; State Dept recognizes Liechtenstein; State Dept honors Congo independence ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6H22zxsbCluk) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jason-arday-dead-cambridge) _2026-08-15 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 14, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-14) _2026-08-15 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ President Trump honors WWII victory; State Department pledges earthquake aid to Colombia; Governor Pritzker signs Illinois flood relief bill. ## [CPS puts funding questions before voters, new law for school safety | The Chicago Report](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-ej369xmvg6lk9gjn) _2026-08-15 · Latest News | FOX 32_ CPS is putting funding questions before voters. And there's a new Illinois law that strengthens school safety. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report." ## [Bally’s Casino releases earnings report after halting construction on new River West location](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-hy0pgkldq61aq0cv) _2026-08-14 · Latest News | FOX 32_ Bally’s Casino reported more than $792 million in revenue while carrying $4.5 billion in debt. The financial results come after Bally’s halted construction on its planned River West location. FOX Chicago’s Bret Buganski has more on the company’s finances. ## [Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-threat-air-force-one-switch-not-verified) _2026-08-14 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 32_ President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him. ## [Mobile city hall provides back-to-school resource fair with school supply giveaway](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-vu9mun8x72lp8l9p) _2026-08-14 · Latest News | FOX 32_ It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday. ## [Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suspect-world-war-ii-memorial-vandalism-facing-felony-charges-taken-custody) _2026-08-14 · Sam.Kosmas@fox.com (Sam Kosmas) · Latest News | FOX 32_ Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint. ## [We Automated a News Medium. Now We've Automated Social Media.](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/we-automated-a-news-medium-now-weve) _2026-08-14 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Introducing Noctral. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 13, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-13) _2026-08-14 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump orders Navy shipbuilding overhaul; State Dept eliminates DEI initiatives; Governor Newsom launches data broker enforcement. ## [Washington Policy Review: August 12, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-12) _2026-08-13 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump launches private-sector cyber-surveillance; State Dept forms Birth Tourism task force; Governor Newsom expands California’s AI access for state employees ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o75iWthgRRY8) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Washington Policy Review: August 11, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-11) _2026-08-12 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ President Trump visits Ohio for Patriot Games; HHS ends federal funding for minor transition procedures; Governor Newsom launches the California Teen Tech Council. ## [Patty Garcia, who denied voters a choice, asserts "Democracy belongs to voters"](https://hanania.substack.com/p/patty-garcia-who-denied-voters-a) _2026-08-11 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ When US Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia & his chief of staff Patty Garcia undercut the system to prevent voters from having a choice on his successor, they insulted Democracy and cheated voters ## [Washington Policy Review: August 10, 2026](https://washingtonpolicyreview.substack.com/p/washington-policy-review-august-10) _2026-08-11 · Washington Policy Review · Washington Policy Review_ Trump signs childhood vaccine order; State Dept revokes 175,000 visas; Governor Newsom launches AI cyber defense program ## [Cabal of Clout blinds Alexi Giannoulias from learning Raja Krishnamoorthi's lessons](https://hanania.substack.com/p/cabal-of-clout-blinds-alexi-giannoulias) _2026-08-06 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Big money doesn't guarantee an election. Alexi Giannoulias should just ask Raja Krishnamoorthi. Running for an office while you are running for another one, is just so "Cabal of Clout" ## [Attorneys for Michael J. Madigan petition U.S. Supreme Court to reverse conviction](https://hanania.substack.com/p/attorneys-for-michael-j-madigan-petition) _2026-07-27 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ The former Speaker of the House has been punished by a "perception corruption" that exists in Cook County & Illinois over common political practices in which loyalty is rewarded ## [Dean Koldenhoven put principle and morality above his personal interests](https://hanania.substack.com/p/dean-koldenhoven-put-principle-and) _2026-07-25 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Former Palos Heights Mayor Dean Koldenhoven fought for justice and lost his position when he defended a Muslim request to open a Mosque there in 2000. He spoke of it in Orland Park in 2004 ## [Right from the Middle: How Democratic Socialism is destroying America](https://hanania.substack.com/p/right-from-the-middle-how-democratic) _2026-07-25 · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Former Congressman Bill Lipinski criticizes the growing influence of Democratic Socialism, specifically by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani & Congress members Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez ## [Does race politics really help strengthen racial groups?](https://hanania.substack.com/p/does-race-politics-really-help-strengthen) _2026-07-23 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ US Rep. Jesus Garcia had one responsibility, to change the nation's immigration policies & empower Hispanics. Garcia failed. He's the reason two Hispanics have been thrown off the election ballot. ## [Rahm Emanuel will certainly be better on Israeli-Palestine peace than cowardly Harris and political Trump](https://hanania.substack.com/p/rahm-emanuel-will-certainly-be-better) _2026-07-21 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Anyone raised in Chicago politics knows the saying, in politics, "there are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies." The only thing that is permanent are individual interests. ## [Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Lindsey Graham, Illinois American Water, 4th Congressional Dist battle](https://hanania.substack.com/p/two-guys-on-politics-podcast-lindsey) _2026-07-15 · Ray Hanania · Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania_ Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and award winning columnist Ray Hanania discuss Lindsey Graham's death & hypocrisy to shenanigans by Congress Jesus Garcia in this YouTube video podcast