Pritzker cautiously optimistic current COVID-19 surge is flattening Ryan Voyles 4 years ago Gov. JB Pritzker said he was cautiously optimistic that Illinois is making some progress in addressing the current COVID-19 surge.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.