J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrate Groundbreaking for Forest Hill Flyover and 71st Street Grade Separation Projects
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Governor JB Pritzker joined Chicago Region Environment and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program partners to break ground on the largest CREATE project, The Forest Hill Flyover (P3), to date at CSX Forest Hill Railroad Yard.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Offering $12 Million in Grants for Lead Abatement During Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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As part of the State of Illinois' efforts to protect children from lead poisoning and in recognition of Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering $12 million in grant opportunities to local municipalities and community groups to help residential property owners with lead abatement and mitigation projects.
Governor JB Pritzker: Record Attendance for the 2022 Du Quoin State Fair
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The 2022 Du Quoin State Fair saw a spike in attendance with 171,102 people attending the 100th Anniversary of the Fair, up 13.5% from 2021 attendance numbers (150,186).
Governor JB Pritzker: JIDPH Reports Illinois Surpassed 1 Million Mark for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shots
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 1.1 million Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved for use in early September, including 207,000 doses in the last week.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces up to $30,000 in Mortgage Relief per Eligible Homeowners
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced it is reopening a mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) provides up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners
Governor JB Pritzker: announces $3.4 million released for Cairo Port development
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Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that $3.4 million has been released through Gov. Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program to continue advancing plans for a new inland port under development in Cairo.
Governor JB Pritzker: Award up to $3.7 Million to Address Systemic Health Disparities Highlighted by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state is awarding up to $3.7 million to 18 different organizations across Illinois to address systemic health disparities that have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces a $1.25 million fine for Celtic Insurance Company for Violation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act
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The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced a $1.25 million fine for Celtic Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, for violating the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act (NATA), as revealed in the Department's comprehensive market conduct examination of the company.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Launch of a Statewide PACE Program to Spur Commercial Investment in Clean Energy Renovations and New Construction
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Finance Authority announced the launch of a statewide PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program to spur investment in electric vehicle charging stations, energy efficiency, and water conservation, and to stimulate the growth of renewable energy and resilient building design throughout Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: DCEO Launches Public Input Process for Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Curriculum
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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced public listening sessions and additional engagement opportunities to collect input on the Clean Jobs Curriculum which will be used in two new workforce training programs
Governor JB Pritzker: Continues Effort to Adjust COVID-19 Requirements
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As part of an ongoing effort to carefully roll back Illinois's COVID-19 executive orders, Governor Pritzker updated masking and testing requirements for healthcare facilities and long-term care centers.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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Nina Harris will serve as a Member on the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announce New $68 Million Distribution Center in Princeton
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Governor JB Pritzker, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. (Ollie's), and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Ollie's will build a new distribution center in Princeton, which will meet growing demand and support the company's nationwide expansion.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and Older
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Following the CDC's recommendation this week of the new bivalent boosters for children five and older, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is recommending parents and guardians get children vaccinated and fully protected to avoid the most severe effects of COVID-19.
Governor JB Pritzker: Proclaims October 15, 2022 Move Over Day in Illinois
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The Illinois State Police (ISP) joins law enforcement agencies across the nation in the campaign to recognize October 15, 2022 as "Slow Down, Move Over Day."
Governor JB Pritzker: Don't Wait! Plan and Practice your Escape Today
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Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to review their fire escape plans and ensure the plan considers all the needs of everyone in the home.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Holds Vaccination Event in East St. Louis to Promote COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shots
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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra received a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot in East St. Louis at the East Side Health District.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Latest Round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives, Providing Over $70 Million to Increase Access and Equity in Healthcare Statewide
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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has chosen six healthcare collaboratives for the State Fiscal Year 2023 cycle of the Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, which aims to close gaps in healthcare services and eliminate the barriers to access and inequities that persist in Illinois' healthcare system.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $119 Million Investment in Western Illinois University
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Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local officials to announce a $119 million investment for the construction of a Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Western Illinois University.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Milestone for Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan; Local Governments Receive $250 Million for Transportation Needs
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the sixth and final $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.
