J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Expands the Reimagine Public Safety Act to Further Interrupt Gun Violence
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Building on efforts to develop holistic solutions and reduce gun violence across the state, Governor JB Pritzker signed a trailer bill to the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA), which established the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP).
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 49,668 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 49,668 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 266 deaths since December 3, 2021.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Pfizer COVID Booster Is Now Approved for 16 and 17 Year-Olds
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Big news: the Pfizer COVID booster is now approved for 16 and 17 year-olds.
JB Pritzker for Governor: Pritzker Lets Water and Sewer Bill Assistance Flow ‘To Support Our Most Vulnerable’
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Families in every corner of our state deserve the dignity and safety
JB Pritzker for Governor: Supreme Court Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Law as Legal Fights Move Forward
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Every day the restrictive Texas abortion ban remains in place is one day too many.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Walker's Bluff Resort and Casino
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Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials, stakeholders, and labor leaders to break ground on the new Walker's Bluff Resort and Casino.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Over $16.8 Million in Grants for New Wastewater Infrastructure
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Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John J. Kim announced $16,878,529 in grants have been awarded to five communities across the state through IEPA's Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program (UCCGP).
Governor JB Pritzker: Advances I-57 Widening in Southern Illinois, Cornerstone Project of Historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined by local officials and community leaders to announce the next phase of the Interstate 57 widening through Southern Illinois, another cornerstone project of the governor's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Office of Tourism Honors Tourism Industry Leaders with Excellence in Tourism Awards and Silver Lining Stories
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The 2021 Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism kicked off Monday, Dec. 6, at Navy Pier in Chicago with an awards ceremony honoring tourism leaders' contribution to the industry including special recognition for how communities responded throughout the pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $42 Million Water Assistance Program for Low-Income Households
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a new program available to assist low-income Illinois families experiencing economic hardship.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Applications Now Open for Nearly $300 Million in Additional Covid-19 Emergency Assistance for Illinois Renters and Landlords
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Building on Illinois' COVID-19 support response for Illinois renters and landlords, the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that applications are now open for the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment (ILRPP) program, which Governor Pritzker announced on October 27.
JB Pritzker for Governor: State To Provide $300 Million In Grants To Child care Providers
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kids in every corner of Illinois have access to quality, affordable child care
JB Pritzker for Governor: Joining Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council
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Unions are the backbone of our state’s economy
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 42,559 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 42,559 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 182 additional deaths since November 26, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants
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Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state.
Governor JB Pritzker: Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association to Receive Governor's Engaging Aging Award
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The Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association (SIVNA) has been selected to receive the Governor's Engaging Aging Award, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Wednesday.
Governor JB Pritzker: Invests $94 Million in Capital Funding to Revitalize Public Airports Throughout Illinois
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $94 million has been awarded to improve public airports throughout the state through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Celebrate Completion of I-74 Bridge Over Mississippi River in the Quad Cities
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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation joined with the Federal Highway Administration, community leaders and residents of the Quad Cities to celebrate the upcoming completion of the new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge, one of the biggest projects in state history and a transformational investment in infrastructure for the region.
Governor JB Pritzker: Shawnee Alliance to Receive Governor's Engaging Aging Award
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Shawnee Alliance has been selected to receive the Governor's Engaging Aging Award, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Wednesday.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Accelerate Illinois Initiative to Help Communities Prepare for Broadband Infrastructure Investment
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband announced a new planning and capacity building program to help Illinois communities leverage historic broadband infrastructure funding for community-driven broadband expansion.
