Mitchell Armentrout

Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times

burbank, illinois, united states

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Gov. JB Pritzker signals more optimism on Bears stadium deal — maybe even in Chicago — as election nears

Landing a stadium deal for a professional sports team is a delicate proposition for any elected official. Nobody wants to give the farm away to a multibillion-dollar franchise like the Chicago Bears, but the alternative is just as bad — especially in a fo... See more

suntimes.com•Mitchell Armentrout•Oct 19, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker outspending Darren Bailey's campaign 25-to-1 in Illinois governor race

Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker is carrying another massive financial advantage into the home stretch of his reelection rematch against Republican challenger Darren Bailey. The self-funded Democratic incumbent reported nearly $23.8 million in campaign expens... See more

suntimes.com•Mitchell Armentrout•Oct 16, 2026

Sexual harassment scandal shapes southwest suburban Illinois House race

A far southwest suburban statehouse election race offers a rare instance of a competitive Chicago-area district on Illinois' heavily gerrymandered legislative map. But the 97th House contest has been driven largely by a subject all too common in Springfie... See more

suntimes.com•Mitchell Armentrout•Oct 16, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker reports $9.4 million income on 2025 tax returns — and no gambling winnings

It was another strong year for Gov. JB Pritzker in the financial markets, if not at the blackjack table. The billionaire governor reported $9.4 million in 2025 income along with first lady MK Pritzker, according to portions of their joint state and federa... See more

suntimes.com•Mitchell Armentrout•Oct 15, 2026