J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Highlights $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners
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Governor JB Pritzker joined leaders from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) to highlight the opening of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF), which provides up to $30,000 for homeowners who have fallen behind on their monthly housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Cultivating Our Communities Launches 2022 Campaign
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We are because they farm. From the food on our tables to the specialty products in our cabinets—to the shops, markets, and businesses that support our communities—residents across Illinois are connected by Ag.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois State Police Installing Additional Automated License Plate Readers on Chicago Area Expressways
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The Illinois State Police (ISP), working with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation, is currently installing 56 additional Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) on Chicago expressways.
Governor JB Pritzker: CEJA Carbon Mitigation Credit Results in Hundreds of Dollars of Utility Relief for ComEd Customers
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The Illinois Commerce Commission announced that Commonwealth Edison ("ComEd") has submitted a filing indicating that for the June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023 delivery year, it will provide a credit to all of its delivery customers equal to 3.087 cents per kWh.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislative Package Addressing Nationwide Teacher Shortage
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Continuing efforts to recruit new teachers and diversify the profession, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a series of bills into law to address the nationwide teacher shortage.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton to Hold Listening Sessions with Education Students at Eastern Illinois University
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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will visit Eastern Illinois University on Wednesday, April 27th, to sit down with students, faculty, and administrators in education as the nation grapples with a teacher shortage.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians
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Patrick Devaney will serve as a Member of the Energy Transition Workforce Commission.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on Illinois' Improved Bond Rating
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Illinois received an upgraded bond rating for the second time in less than a year, showing a dramatic upward shift in our state's economy.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates Illinois' Third Ratings Upgrade in 10 Months After 20 Year Drought
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Governor JB Pritzker celebrated the state's improved bond rating from Moody's Investor Service on Thursday, the second such upgrade by Moody's in less than a year and third overall in two decades.
Governor JB Pritzker: Department of Defense Announce New Defense Innovation Unit in Chicago
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Governor Pritzker joined the Department of Defense (DoD), the Illinois National Guard, as well as Senators Durbin and Duckworth, Mayor Lightfoot, and 80 other local military, academic, and industry leaders to celebrate the opening of a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) office in Chicago.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center Awarded Fusion Center of the Year
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During its Annual Training Event last week, the National Fusion Center Association named the Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (STIC) the 2021 Fusion Center of the Year.
Governor JB Pritzker: Safe Routes to School Awards Announced
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $12.3 million in grants for local projects that will help boost the health and safety of children via safer walking and biking routes to school.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Updated Mask Guidelines to Align with Federal Court Ruling
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To align with the ending of the enforcement of the federal mask mandate on public transportation following a federal court ruling, Governor Pritzker announced he will revise Illinois' executive order executive order lifting those requirements for the State of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Recognizing Republic of Ireland Day in Illinois
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To celebrate the Republic of Ireland, its people, and their countless contributions to the state, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law designating April 18 as Republic of Ireland Day in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Historic Budget Delivering $1.8 Billion in Tax Relief for Families
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Building on three years of fiscally responsible leadership, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2023 budget into law, delivering his fourth balanced budget while providing $1.8 billion in tax relief to the working families of Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New 'Middle of Everything' Illinois Tourism Campaign, Starring and Directed by Jane Lynch
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), at the Shedd Aquarium to kick off the state's new tourism campaign, "Middle of Everything," starring Illinois native, Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress, and New York Times best-selling author, Jane Lynch — who is making her directorial debut with the campaign's new TV ads.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $3 Million Investment in Hire360 Job Training Center
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Governor JB Pritzker joined representatives from the Chicago Federation of Labor, Hire360, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and other state and local leaders to announce a $3 million investment in HIRE360's new training and development center in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood.
Governor JB Pritzker: CMS Finalizes State Agency Relocations in Chicago
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The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has finalized State agency office relocations in Chicago, continuing the administration's work to maximize space utilization in state-owned and leased properties and saving hundreds of millions of dollars for Illinois taxpayers.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 14,049 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 14,049 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 45 deaths since April 8, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates Record Investment in Youth Development Programs
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 10,786 new confirmed and probable cases of CHICAGO - Celebrating the passage of a FY23 budget that prioritizes responsible spending, Gov. JB Pritzker joined students, lawmakers, and advocates at Gately Park Indoor Track in Chicago to highlight programs designed to foster the success of young people throughout the state.
