Lake, Michigan and Governor of Illinois

Illinois governor trolls President Trump in video announcing Lake Michigan's new name
In a Friday video, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker seemingly throws shade at President Donald Trump, who renamed the Gulf of Mexico last month.
Midwestern governor says he’s renaming Lake Michigan in announcement mocking President Trump
The governor went on to say there will be an announcement next week regarding the Mississippi River as part of the joke.
Pritzker trolls Trump by 'renaming' Lake Michigan as 'Lake Illinois,' joking he'd annex Green Bay
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump’s recent executive order where he changed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker pokes fun at Trump's Gulf of America by renaming Lake Michigan, annexing Green Bay
GREEN BAY — A minute-and-five-second video posted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's official X account Friday afternoon was all it took to poke fun at President Donald Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and desire to purchase Greenland.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, mocking Trump, says he's renaming Lake Michigan
"Lake Michigan shall be known as Lake Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, mocking President Donald Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker trolls President Trump with satirical "Lake Illinois" stunt
In a video posted to the governor's social media, Pritzker declares he is going to change the name of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois." He also said he's going to annex Green Bay from Wisconsin. What they're saying: "The proclamation has been forwarded to Google to ensure the world's maps reflect this momentous change,
Illinois Governor Mocks Trump With Fake Bid to Rename Lake Michigan 'Lake Illinois': 'Deserves to Be Named After a Great State'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks Donald Trump with a satirical video announcement declaring Lake Michigan will be renamed "Lake Illinois."

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the ...
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Here’s a look at the candidates in Michigan’s governor race so far
DETROIT – Some high-profile names have already launched their campaigns in the race for Michigan’s governor in 2026. Current ...
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Watch full speech as Chris Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
The Genesee County Sheriff rose to the national spotlight in 2020 when he joined a march to protest the death of George Floyd ...
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Michigan poll: Democrats face uncertain road in 2026 races
A new poll of Michigan voters released Tuesday shows an uncertain road for Democrats in Michigan's 2026 elections. The poll, ...
Insider: Michigan Republican claims he coined 'fix the damn roads' phrase before Whitmer
A former state senator started using the phrase in 2014, when he served with Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan Senate.
Alabama inmate Demetrius Frazier set to die by nitrogen; Michigan governor hasn’t acted
Demetrius Frazier’s lawyers are hoping that before he is taken to the execution chamber, MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will ask ...
DeWine picks ex-coach Tressel as lieutenant governor
Former national championship football coach Jim Tressel is the pick to be Ohio’s next lieutenant governor. Gov. Mike DeWine ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...