A central Illinois lawmaker is speculating the Governor's budget address from last week was him making the case for his Presidential campaign for 2024.

State Rep. Dan Caulkins indicates Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has a small staff that is dedicated to touring the US and promoting his policies in what Rep. Caulkins notes is in addition to his trips overseas to rub shoulders with the world's elites.

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis made an appearance in Illinois earlier this week and Gov. Pritzker was critical of his time spent in Illinois. 

Another central Illinois lawmaker has called Gov. Pritzker's Presidential aspirations the worst-kept secret in Illinois politics.