SPRINGFIELD — When then-New York Gov. Mario Cuomo traveled to Springfield for a speech in 1986, he playfully fueled speculation of a future presidential run while poking fun at Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson, also considered a possible contender.
Thompson, in introducing Cuomo, had initially suggested to laughs that “tonight is not about presidential politics.” Cuomo responded by suggesting that “speculation about the presidency is plausible.”
A story from New York Gov. Mario Cuomo's visit to Springfield in 1986.
A story from New York Gov. Mario Cuomo's visit to Springfield in 1986.
Then-Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, left, listens as Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis of Florida talks with President Donald Trump at the White House in December 2018.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd at the Knights of Columbus in Elmhurst on Monday, Feb. 21.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a preschool in Springfield in favor of his budget proposal to increase early childhood education program spending by $250 million.
From left, activist Ja’Mal Green, Ald. Sophia King, State Rep. Kam Buckner, businessman Willie Wilson, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and Ald. Roderick Sawyer attend a mayoral candidates forum at WTTW Tuesday. A ninth candidates, U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, missed the forum because he was attending President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Photos: Pritzker sworn in for second term
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Former Secretary of State Jesse White is applauded Monday, Jan. 9 after Gov. J.B. Pritzker thanked him for his years of service and lauded his legacy during the governor's address following his swearing in for his second term as governor at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker claps during his address to the crowd at the Bank of Springfield Center after taking the oath of office for his second term as governor of Illinois on Monday.
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Governor JB Pritzkerspeaks to the crowd after takeing the oath of office for his second term as Governor of Illinois on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield. Administered by Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to the crowd at the Bank of Springfield Center after taking the oath of office for his second term as governor Monday, Jan. 9
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker embraces his family after he is sworn in for his second term on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield. The oath was administered by Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, left.
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Surrounded by his family, Gov. J.B. Pritzker shakes hands with Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, after taking the oath of office for his second term as governor on Monday at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis swears in Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his second term as governor of Illinois on Monday at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes the oath of office for his second term as governor of Illinois on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes the oath of office for his second term as governor with his family beside him on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield. He is sworn in by Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
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Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, swears in Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his second term as governor of Illinois on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker is joined on stage by his wife M.K. Pritzker and two children before taking the oath of office for his second term as governor of Illinois on Monday. Inauguration events were held at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton walks on stage, waving to the crowd at the Bank of Springfield Center on Monday, before taking the oath of office for her second term.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks to the crowd after taking the oath of office for her second term on Monday, Jan. 9 at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias speaks Jan. 1 after he was sworn in, becoming the first person to hold the office after Jesse White's 24-year run.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias points to former Secretary of State Jesse White on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, after Giannoulias was sworn in.
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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs speaks on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield after his third inauguration.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife enjoy a dance at Pritzker's second inaugural ball.
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Tiffany Mathis sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before Governor J.B. Pritzker takes the oath of office for his second term on Monday at Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the first dance on Monday during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker dances with his wife, M.K. Pritzker, during the first dance on Monday during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife, M.K. Pritzker, wave to supporters during the governor's inauguration celebration at the Exposition Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.