J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Federal Staffing Request Approved for UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the federal government has granted the state's request for medical staffing assistance for UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Mass Vaccination Booster Clinics in Collars and Metro East
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Building on the State's robust effort to bring vaccine and booster clinics to communities across Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will establish four new one-day mass vaccination mobile booster clinics to help meet the growing demand for boosters.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Federal Staffing Request Approved for Rockford's Javon Bae Hospital
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Governor JB Pritzker announced the federal government has granted the state's request for medical staffing assistance for Javon Bae Hospital-Riverside in Rockford.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 207,203 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 207,203 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 738 deaths since January 7, 2022.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Accomplishments Over The Years In Service
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In just a few years, we've accomplished so much together.
Governor JB Pritzker: Secretary of State Departments and Driver Services Facilities to Remain Closed an Additional Week Due to Continued High Numbers of Covid-19 Cases Statewide - Reopening Jan. 24
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Out of an abundance of caution and due to the continued high numbers of new COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments
Governor JB Pritzker: Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame
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The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults age 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and the labor force.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDOC Pauses County Intakes to Protect Staff, Individuals in Custody from Latest Covid-19 Surge
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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is temporarily pausing intakes from county jails as it responds to COVID-19 outbreaks at correctional facilities.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Launches ‘On the Fence' Campaign to Encourage Vaccinations
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With the current surge of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, the State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Six Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Public Administrator and Public Guardians
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Announces $8.4 Million in Small Business, Commercial Corridor Grants to Revitalize Communities
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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), announced $8.4 million in additional grants for small businesses and commercial corridors located around the state to help rebuild and revitalize in the wake of last year's civil unrest.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker: Honoring Honoring Former United States Senator Harry Mason Reid Jr.
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the Senator's leadership, ingenuity, and service to our nation.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 201,428 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 201,428 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 444 deaths since December 31, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Support for Legislation to Protect Social Workers
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Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for SB 3070 in the General Assembly that will increase penalties for individuals who commit crimes against Illinois Department of Childhood and Family Services (DCFS) employees.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Department of Public Health Announces Covid-19 Antivirals Available in the Coming Weeks
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois later this month.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Tax Filing Delay for Taxpayers in Tornado Impacted Counties
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced that victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning December 10, 2021 now have until May 16, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make income tax payments.
Governor JB Pritzker: To Work Remotely After Close Contact with State Employee with Covid-19
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Following close contact Tuesday with a state employee who tested positive for COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker will work remotely out of an abundance of caution.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement on the Passing of DCFS Worker Deidre Silas
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"Today, our Illinois family mourns the loss of DCFS caseworker Deidre Silas, who was killed on the job while trying to make a difference. She was a brave, essential worker dedicated to helping children, their families, and their communities," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statement on the Passing of Deidre Silas
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The State of Illinois mourns the loss of Deidre Silas, a DCFS caseworker and a hero, taken from us in the line of duty.
