J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Statewide Campaign to Increase Covid-19 Booster Rates Among Older Illinoisans
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With 1.5 million Illinoisans currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot and millions more set to become eligible in the coming weeks, Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced a statewide effort to increase uptake rates.
Governor JB Pritzker: State Reaches Fourth Union Agreement to Ensure More State Workers Are Vaccinated
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After recently reaching three union agreements requiring vaccines for certain state workers, Governor JB Pritzker announced the fourth such agreement has been reached with multiple Illinois trade unions working in congregate settings.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Six-Year Plan for $1.2 Billion I-80 Corridor Improvement Project
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined by local officials and community leaders to announce a six-year plan to rebuild Interstate 80 in Will County.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 15,669 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 15,669 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 184 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, October 8, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $15.4 Million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to Boost Wet Lab Development
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to announce a $15.4 million investment in the Rebuild Illinois funded Wet Lab Capital program to support 8 new wet lab spaces throughout Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Joins Ferrero to Break Ground on Company's First-Ever Production Center in the US
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Governor JB Pritzker congratulated Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, on the groundbreaking of its new chocolate processing facility in Bloomington - the company's first location outside of Europe, and only third production facility in the world.
Governor JB Pritzker: Break Ground on $86 Million Transportation Center in Sangamon
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Governor JB Pritzker joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth along with stakeholders and local leaders to break ground on a new, $86 million Hub Transportation Center that will service the Sangamon region.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker took the bill action
Governor JB Pritzker: Attendance Up 22 Percent at 2021 Du Quoin State Fair, Highest in Five Years
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Over 150,000 people attended the Du Quoin State Fair this year, up 22.1% from 2019 attendance numbers of nearly 124,000 people. Along with overall attendance being up, grandstand shows saw their highest attendance numbers since 2012.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 19,244 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 19,244 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 209 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, October 1, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: State Reaches Two New Union Agreements to Ensure Nearly 1,300 More State Workers in Congregate Facilities Are Vaccinated
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After recently reaching Illinois' first union agreement requiring vaccines for certain state workers, Governor JB Pritzker announced two new agreements with the Illinois Nurses Association and Illinois Federation of Public Employees that will ensure nearly 1,300 more state employees are protected with the COVID-19 vaccines.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Interactive Broadband Mapping and Speed Test Tools to Help Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Communities Across the State
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband announced a new interactive Connect Illinois Broadband Map and creation of the Illinois Broadband Lab
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Applications Are Open for Second Round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives Funding
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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is now accepting applications for the second round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives funding.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces 40th Manufacturing Expansion Deal in 2021 to Kick Off Manufacturing Month in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and community and industry leaders to celebrate a facility expansion by Chicago Magnesium Casting Company (CMCC), a leading magnesium and aluminum sand casting manufacturer catering to the aerospace industry.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announce Launch of First Ever Music Production Program at Stateville Correctional Center
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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is celebrating the roll out of a music production program at Stateville Correctional Center.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Authorities
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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointments in his administration
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Executive Order Eliminating the Subminimum Wage in State Contracting for People with Disabilities
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Working to increase inclusion and decrease barriers faced by people with disabilities, Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order to ensure people with disabilities receive equal pay for work they perform as employees of state vendors.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $443 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed, More Than 90 Percent of State's Initial Relief Allocation
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced that more than $443 million in emergency rental assistance has been paid on behalf of 49,100 households through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP).
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 18,735 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 18,735 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 236 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, September 24, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Midwest Governors Announce Partnership to Coordinate Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, and Futureproof Regional Commerce
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Governors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin announced the establishment of a partnership to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the Midwest region, signing the Regional Electric Vehicle for the Midwest Memorandum of Understanding (REV Midwest MOU).
