As Bailey seeks to weaken Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Black support, governor launches new ad with endorsement from Obama

CHICAGO — A new TV spot from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts an endorsement from former President Barack Obama just as the governor’s opponents are seeking to weaken his support among Black voters. “Illinois will always hold a special place in my heart,” Obama says in the 30-second ad, which began airing Friday on TV stations statewide. “You believed in me before anyone else did. And you believed in J.B. Pritzker too. “He’s made Illinois a national leader on so many issues we care about: raising the minimum wage, protecting voting rights, cracking down on the sale of illegal guns.” Obama, ...