* I had heard that the governor had been taken to the hospital yesterday. I called Pritzker’s press office. They called me back a little over an hour later and denied it. I expressed my strong displeasure with them today. NBC Chicago…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had a “minor complication” from a recent procedure and was taken to a Springfield hospital earlier this week, a spokesperson for the governor confirmed to NBC Chicago Friday. […]
Spokesperson Matt Hill said no ambulance was needed and Pritzker was treated and sent home.
* Sun-Times…
Pritzker, 61, on May 1 underwent a “routine outpatient urology procedure” and stepped back from public duties for a week. The Democratic governor returned to public duties on Monday and attended a press conference alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, as well as Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin.
Pritzker was asked Monday if he was disclosing any ongoing concerns or treatments related to his medical procedure.
“Nope. You guys got plenty of information,” Pritzker said with a laugh.
And we still don’t know what that procedure was earlier this month and why he had to go to the hospital this week.
…Adding… I wasn’t the only one…