Meet JB Pritzker’s ‘indispensable right hand’

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SPRINGFIELD — As President Donald Trump pondered deploying federal troops to Chicago in late August, Anne Caprara posted a 34-second video to her sizable social media following.

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Just walking around the hellscape that is my Chicago neighborhood this morning

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— Anne Caprara (@annecaprara.bsky.social) Aug 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM

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Same spot – 8 years apart. Best decision of my life to move to Chicago and come work for @jbpritzker.bsky.social

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— Anne Caprara (@annecaprara.bsky.social) Jun 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM

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Anne Caprara, chief of staff to Gov. JB Pritzker, operates a golf cart on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Aug. 13, 2025.




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Gov. JB Pritzker waves to parade goers during the 96th Annual Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. 




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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shares a moment with his chief of staff, Anne Caprara, before addressing Democrats at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Aug. 13, 2025.




BRENDEN MOORE photos, LEE ENTERPRISES



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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.




Former President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.



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In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., center, talks with President Donald Trump during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House. 




EVAN VUCCI, ASSOCIATED PRESS



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Anne Caprara, chief of staff to Gov. JB Pritzker, addresses a meeting of the Christian County Democratic Women in Taylorville on May 8, 2025.




BRENDEN MOORE, LEE ENTERPRISES



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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, center, poses for a photo during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Sunday April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. 




REBA SALDANHA, ASSOCIATED PRESS



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Photos: Gov. JB Pritzker launches bid for third term

Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a rally to kick off his re-election campaign for a third term as governor at the Grand Crossing Park Field House in Chicago on June 26, 2025. 




BRIAN CASSELLA, CHICAGO TRIBUNE



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, waves to supporters as he enters the stage with his wife Mary Kathryn Muenster during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, waves to supporters as he enters the stage with his wife Mary Kathryn Muenster during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago.




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, greets supporters as he enters the stage with his wife Mary Kathryn Muenster during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, greets supporters as he enters the stage with wife Mary Kathryn Muenster during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker smiles as he speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago.




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, greets supporters during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor.

A supporter takes a video of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker during the kick off his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign at a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign at a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Election 2026 Illinois Governor

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during the kick off of his re-election campaign with a rally at Grand Crossing Park Field House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Chicago. 




NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS



Contact Brenden Moore at brenden.moore@lee.net. Follow him on Twitter: @brendenmoore13

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