Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X announcing major business investments in Central Illinois, citing companies including Incobrasa and ADM and crediting the state’s workforce and economic progress. The post, which includes video, has drawn significant online attention, with many criticizing the governor and arguing that Illinois continues to lose businesses and residents. Reactions highlight ongoing debate over the state’s economic direction.
The video shows Governor Pritzker speaking directly to the camera. He opens by saying “Jobs, jobs, jobs for Central Illinois” and describes how the state “is expanding investments in our state to create more jobs and growth.” He mentions “a solar array in Gilman” and states that “Meanwhile in Decatur, ADM is investing.”
He refers to ADM as “One of the world’s largest integrated agricultural processing hubs” whose “growth is one of the reasons Central Illinois has seen billions in new investment from Primient, Water Products, Fuyao Glass and more.”
The clip ends with him noting the “strong foundation for jobs and growth” that has been built and declaring “Illinois is open for business.” The video does not show the facilities themselves or provide details on timelines, job numbers, or funding sources for each project mentioned.
Pritzker’s Jobs Pitch Lands in a Storm of Skepticism
Many commenters questioned the overall picture presented. One wrote, “You destroyed IL and ran the Bears out of the state.” Another stated, “Gov. Pritzker is the worst governor in America. Illinois has the worst big state job growth. Illinois is losing 4 small businesses per week to other states. We are hemorrhaging people to other states.”
Other replies focused on businesses departing the state, with comments including “No. They are leaving Illinois” and references to financial losses tied to the Chicago Bears’ relocation.
One user noted, “This is great campaigning. Keep up the good work. The more we listen to you talk, the more you lie.”
Additional responses included calls such as “Morton salt, too. Resign, slob” and descriptions of the announcement as “cherry-picked ‘huge wins’” amid ongoing out-migration and policy concerns.
The post and video continue to circulate on X as part of the broader conversation about Illinois’ economic direction and business climate. Whether the announced investments will shift the ongoing debate over job growth and population trends remains to be seen.
