Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday unveiled two “JBeers” — Chicago area craft beers made specifically for events he’ll host at the Democratic National Convention. The governor, who is rarely seen with a drink in his hand, walked around Centennial Crafted Beer and Eatery in River North two-fisted — a West Coast IPA by Sketchbook Brewing in one hand and a Mexican-style lager by Alter Brewing in the other.
Pritzker drank the beers, at least sips of them, while mingling with First Lady MK Pritzker, a small group of staffers, donors and friends. He told reporters that while he enjoys beer and drinks “once every two weeks or so,” his drink of choice is Ketel One vodka on the rocks with blue cheese olives. Pritzker was instrumental in bringing the convention to Chicago, along with Sen.
Tammy Duckworth and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. And organizers have been intent upon including all 77 Chicago neighborhoods — including a big push for delegates, donors and guests to venture out of the convention security perimeter. “I think that there’s a lot to see across the city of Chicago and a lot of places to visit.
We have some James Beard restaurants, as well as some great hot dog joints that are outside of that circle that you’re talking about, around the convention center, and people want to go check it all out,” Pritzker said. “We’ve got sites to see. Beautiful architecture.
You can’t see all of that when you’re just around the United Center.” Pritzker, who was o.