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  "path": "/illinois-governor/2026/05/15/gov-pritzker-springfield-hospital-visit-minor-complications-urology-procedure",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-15T14:34:40.263Z",
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  "textContent": "<p>Gov. JB Pritzker was treated by a Springfield doctor late Wednesday with a \"minor complication\" from his urology procedure, the governor's office said on Friday.</p><p>\"Gov. Pritzker had a minor complication from his urology procedure late Wednesday night and was treated by a doctor at a Springfield hospital,\" spokesman Matt Hill said. \"He had a full day of work on Thursday meeting with legislators, Illinoisans and staff.\"</p><p>The governor's office said Pritzker is \"doing great\" and had a full schedule planned for Friday — although there were no public events on his schedule. The office said the governor visited a doctor, but did not stay overnight at the Springfield hospital. Legislators are in session this week — with adjournment scheduled for May 31. The governor typically stays at the Governor's Mansion in Springfield on key session days. </p><p>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 class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/05/13/gov-jb-pritzker-mayor-brandon-johnson-chicago-pitch-host-democratic-national-convention-2028\" > a press conference</a> alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, as well as Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. </p><p>Pritzker was asked Monday if he was disclosing any ongoing concerns or treatments related to his medical procedure. </p><p>\"Nope. You guys got plenty of information,\" Pritzker said with a laugh. </p><p>The governor has rarely disclosed health issues since taking office in January 2019. In 2022, he continued his duties but worked from home after a COVID-19 diagnosis. He said then he was experiencing mild symptoms and was taking Paxlovid.</p>",
  "title": "Gov. Pritzker visited Springfield hospital with 'minor' complications after urology procedure",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-15T14:34:40.263Z"
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