J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Congratulates Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike for Outstanding Service and Tenure
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dr. Ngozi Ezike is leaving the agency after three years of service.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines
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With COVID-19 positivity rates continuing to decline and the majority of eligible Illinoisans vaccinated, Governor Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings.
Governor JB Pritzker: Workplace Rights Attorney Jane Flanagan to Serve as Acting Director of Illinois Department of Labor
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Governor JB Pritzker announced labor and employment attorney Jane Flanagan will serve as the new Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, effective March 2, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson
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Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, inspiring women and girls across the nation.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 13,028 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 13,028 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 355 deaths since February 18, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Indoor Masking Requirement to End Monday, February 28, 2022
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Due to the continued decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and increase in available ICU beds, the Illinois indoor mask requirement will end Monday, February 28, 2022, at 12:01 a.m.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Inaugural Cohort of Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure Program
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband announced the six communities selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure Planning Program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Up to $30,000 in Housing Relief Per Eligible Homeowners
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Building on Illinois' COVID-19 emergency housing assistance response, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced applications for homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic will be accepted beginning in April through the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 20,896 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 20,896 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 417 deaths since February 11, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Donates Iconic Lincoln Bust to ALPLM in Honor of Presidents' Day
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At a time of intense division in the nation, First Lady MK Pritzker announced that she is donating an iconic bust of President Lincoln to his presidential library in Springfield to inspire unity among Illinoisans and Americans.
Governor JB Pritzker: Banking Executive Dorothy Abreu to Serve as New Illinois Tollway Board Chairwoman
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Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Dorothy Abreu as the new Illinois Tollway Board Chairwoman. Abreu is a senior vice president at PNC Bank with over 20 years of experience in financial services, significant public sector experience and an active track record of service to the community.
Governor JB Pritzker: New Retailers Come on Board for Snap Recipients to Buy Food Online and Shop Right from Their Mobile Device
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved retailers Sam's Club and Meijer Grocery for SNAP online purchasing.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 29,939 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Since February 4, 2022
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 29,939 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 499 deaths since February 4, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Historical Marker Commemorating Obama's Presidential Campaign Announcements in Springfield to Be Placed on Old State Capitol Lawn
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A historical marker will be erected later this year on the grounds of the Old State Capitol to commemorate Barack Obama's momentous 2007 and 2008 presidential campaign announcements from the building's lawn.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Illinois Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement on Monday, February 28
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With statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $75 Million in Federal Funding for Abandoned Mine Cleanup
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Illinois will receive more than $75 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Interior this year to boost efforts to clean up abandoned coal mines throughout the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Swift Action to Appeal Order Preventing School Safety Measures Amidst Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic
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Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow's decision to restrain the State from enforcing the safety measures aimed at protecting teachers, school personnel, students and communities from COVID-19.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 60,389 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 60,389 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 608 deaths
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Emerges as Regional and National Leader in Startup Creation in 2021
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Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) highlighted recently-released data from the Business Formation Statistics Report that shows Illinois is leading the Midwest
Governor JB Pritzker: Lt. Governor Stratton to Visit SIUC Amid Teacher Shortage
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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will visit Southern Illinois University-Carbondale on Monday, February 7th to meet with students, staff, and administrators in education to uplift the teachers of tomorrow and better understand how the State can help prepare them for this important work.
