J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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JB Pritzker for Governor: Signs Legislation Improving Maternal Health Outcomes
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The work that midwives perform is both lifesaving and lifegiving.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Give Back to Your Community
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It’s always a good time to give back to your community.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Five Southern Illinois Airports Benefit From Rebuild Illinois Plan
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Illinois needs a governor who fights for every corner of our state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Further Protect Reproductive Rights
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Building on efforts to make Illinois a national leader in safeguarding reproductive rights, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 370, repealing the harmful Parental Notification Act (PNA).
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 59,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 59,312 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 316 deaths since December 10, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Secure Clean Regional Water
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Building upon efforts to ensure communities have access to safe and dependable water, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 280, enabling the creation of a Regional Water Commission for Joliet and the surrounding communities.
Governor JB Pritzker: State, Cook County Health to Continue One Day Mass Vaccination Booster Clinics
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Building on the successes of last week, the State of Illinois and Cook County Health are offering another Sunday of mass vaccination booster clinics in an effort to improve access and availability of the COVID-19 vaccine at a time when new variants and increased transmission levels threaten our most vulnerable residents.
Governor JB Pritzker: Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in November
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.3 percentage point to 5.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,500 in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Announces Broadband Investment For Illinois
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In the 21st century economy, access to broadband is a necessity.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $45 Million in Grants Available Through Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Funding Opportunities
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Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton today announced $45 million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program funding to support community organizations that serve neighborhoods most impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the war on drugs.
Governor JB Pritzker: One Year Anniversary of First Covid-19 Vaccinations in Illinois
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More than 18 million doses later, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccines administered in Illinois.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
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It’s on all of us to get through this pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration for Illinois Counties Impacted by Severe Weather, Tornadoes
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that the federal government approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration, making federal assistance possible in response to Friday night's storms.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
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Building upon efforts to expand access to healthcare, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3401, better serving pregnant mothers by allowing for the licensure and certification of midwives in Illinois.
JB Pritzker for Governor: People of Illinois Are Strong
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The people of Illinois are strong. We are resilient.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Proclamation for Illinois Communities Impacted by Recent Storms
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Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes.
Governor JB Pritzker: Cook County Department of Public Health, Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research to Receive Governor's Engaging Aging Awards
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Two Cook County health organizations will be honored for their efforts to support older adults during the pandemic, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Monday.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: State Announces Partnership with Cook County to Host One Day Mass Vaccination Booster Clinics
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With 97 counties in the State of Illinois now under a warning for increased COVID-19 trends, including an increase in positive cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations, the State of Illinois is partnering with Cook County Health to offer one-day mass vaccination booster clinics.