J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Makes $8.75 Million in Forgivable Loans Available for Social Equity Cannabis Licensees
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $8.75 million in Direct Forgivable Loans fully financed by the State will be made available to all conditionally-approved social equity loan applicants in order to provide immediate access to capital.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Announces More than 1.5 Million Illinoisans Have Received Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 1.5 million people in Illinois have received a dose of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use in September, with about 160,000 doses administered in the last week.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDFPR Issues First Full, Social Equity Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses
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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it has issued the first full adult use cannabis dispensing organization licenses to social equity applicants.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Reaches Six Consecutive Months of Record Low Unemployment Claims
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels for regular unemployment insurance benefits.
Governor JB Pritzker: Reopens Housing Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) is now open to support qualified homeowners who need help with past-due mortgage payments and related expenses due to financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: West State Street project celebrated in Rockford
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The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined by local officials, community leaders and residents to celebrate the completion of the West State Street reconstruction, a multiyear project made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program to revitalize and strengthen a key corridor and gateway into downtown Rockford.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Announces Distribution of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Vulnerable Illinoisans
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it will be distributing 1 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents in economically disadvantaged zip codes outside the City of Chicago through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation's public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and its Project ACT (Access COVID Tests) program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Investments in Child Care Focused on Supporting Providers and Working Families
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Governor JB Pritzker, together with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Early Childhood (DEC), announced plans to further advance Illinois as the best state in the country for families to raise young children.
Governor JB Pritzker: Break Ground on $214 Million Kinder Bueno Production Facility in Bloomington
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Governor JB Pritzker joined Ferrero North America, as well as state and local officials, for the groundbreaking of Ferrero's Bloomington facility.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Selection of Buyer of the Historic Chicago Damen Silos Location
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the selection of a buyer for the sale of the Damen Silos.
Governor JB Pritzker: Launches Effort to Strengthen Children's Mental Health Care
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The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced it is launching a new state program designed to help pediatricians and other providers meet children's mental health needs by strengthening mental health services in emergency departments and schools.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois DCFS presents inaugural Family First Act Summit
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in partnership with Casey Family Programs and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign School of Social Work, presents the inaugural Family First Act Summit, Strengthening Illinois through Child and Family Well-Being in Champaign, Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards $8.6 Million for South Central Illinois (SCI) Training & Innovation Center
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Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local and state leaders announced the award of $8.6 million for a new South-Central Illinois (SCI) Training & Innovation Center.
Governor JB Pritzker: Belleville Rehabilitation Facility Staff Honored With Governor's Engaging Aging Award
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Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta will present a special award to the Memorial Care Center activity department on Tuesday for their efforts to support residents' spiritual well-being as part of a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Eight Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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Patricia Saccone will serve as a Member on the Illinois Racing Board.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported an increase this week in the number of counties at an elevated level for COVID-19.
Governor JB Pritzker: Crain's Chicago Business Names Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris a 2022 Notable Military Veteran Executive
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David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and a retired Major General in the United States Army and Illinois National Guard, has been named one of Crain's 2022 Notable Military Veteran Executives.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Tax Credit for Agritourism
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the Agritourism Liability Insurance Tax Credit program. This entitles entities or individuals who operate agritourism businesses in Illinois during 2022 and 2023 to apply for a tax credit equal to 100% of the liability insurance premiums paid by that individual or entity during the taxable year or $1,000, whichever is less.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Nearly $3 Million in Funding to Support Local Tourism Promotion Across the State
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced nearly $3 million in funding to support local tourism promotional efforts across the state through the Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
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The Pritzker administration announced an expansive Illinois Safe Sleep Support program. The program, led by 12 government and community agencies, aims to address sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), one of the leading causes of infant mortality.
