Chicago – February 09, 2025
In a humorous video shared on social media, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made a playful announcement about renaming Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois.
Speaking at a podium, similar to a typical press conference, Governor Pritzker delivered what he called an “important announcement.” He joked that after a long consultation with the world’s leading geographers, it was decided that such a significant lake should be named after a great state like Illinois.
Governor Pritzker said he issued a proclamation to officially change the lake’s name and even mentioned that he sent the proclamation to Google. He humorously stated that Google would update the world’s maps to reflect this big change.
This skit by Governor Pritzker was a light-hearted reference to a recent move by President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
The video was posted by Governor Pritzker on his personal accounts on Facebook, Threads, and X, adding a playful touch to current political discussions.
