J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Next Round of Rental Assistance as Eviction Moratorium Phases Out
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As the state's gradual phaseout of the pandemic eviction moratorium continues, Governor JB Pritzker encouraged renters and landlords to apply for $500 million in existing aid and announced that an additional round of assistance will open this fall.
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards $200,000 in Broadband Ready Grants to Strengthen Regional Broadband Engagement, Announces $250,000 in New Funding
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the first cohort of grant recipients as part of the Office of Broadband Regional Engagement for Adoption + Digital Equity (READY) program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $8 Million Expansion of Apprenticeship Pathways in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced an $8 million expansion of the Apprenticeship Illinois program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Takes Bill Action
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Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Historic Legislation Requiring Asian American History to Be Taught in Public Schools
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Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 376, the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act, into law, making Illinois the first state in the nation to require a unit of Asian American history be taught in public schools.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 2,945 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 2,945 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July 2, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Announces First ‘All in for the Win' Million-Dollar Winner Is from Chicago
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The first winners of Illinois' $10 million ‘All In for the Win' vaccine lottery have been chosen in the first drawings conducted by the Illinois Lottery.
Governor JB Pritzker: Hails Illinois' Second Ratings Upgrade in Recent Days and the First in Two Decades from S&P Global Ratings
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Governor JB Pritzker hailed the state's improved bond rating from S&P Global Ratings on Thursday, the second such rating upgrade in recent days. The announcement follows Moody's credit upgrade and Fitch's upgraded credit outlook for the state—a trifecta of good news from the three major credit rating agencies.
Governor JB Pritzker: Seeks Disaster Declaration from Small Business Administration in Wake of DuPage County Tornadoes
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Governor JB Pritzker submitted a request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seeking a disaster declaration to provide financial assistance to residents and businesses in DuPage County in the wake of severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on June 20.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces New Package of Incentives for Vaccinated Frontline State Employees
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As Illinois continues to lead the Midwest in vaccinating its residents, Governor Pritzker announced a new pilot program offering a range of incentives to state employees who work in direct care facilities and receive at least one dose of the vaccine.
Governor JB Pritzker: Signs Legislation Making Healthcare More Accessible and Affordable for Illinoisans
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Joined by healthcare providers and legislative leaders at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that will help make healthcare more accessible and affordable for Illinois residents that rely on the state's Medicaid system.
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Proclamation for Grundy County in Response to Lithium Battery Fire
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Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Grundy County in response to an industrial fire in Morris. A disaster proclamation grants the State of Illinois the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel or equipment, and allows the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces $9 Million Investment in Community Navigator Program to Accelerate Small Business Economic Recovery
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in announcing a $9 million investment to expand the community navigator outreach program to help small businesses take advantage of economic recovery grant programs.
Governor JB Pritzker: Downstate Transit Agencies Eligible for Next Round of Rebuild Illinois Investments
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that proposals are being accepted through Aug. 31 from downstate transit providers as part of the Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant Program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 2,120 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 2,120 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 54 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, June 25, 2021.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Ranks #1 in Site Selection Magazine's Annual Sustainability Rankings
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Illinois tops the nation in Site Selection magazine's annual ranking of the top locations for sustainable development, released .
Governor JB Pritzker: Awards Nearly $95 Million to Equity-Focused Healthcare Collaboratives Across Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker announced $94.3 million will be awarded in the state's inaugural round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives funding.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Hails Illinois' First Ratings Upgrade in Two Decades
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Governor JB Pritzker hailed the state's improved bond rating from Moody's Investor Service on Tuesday, the first such rating upgrade from a credit rating agency in more than 20 years.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Significant Expansion of Financial Assistance for Families Seeking Child Care and Providers
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Building on his commitment to making Illinois the leading state in the country for families raising young children, Governor JB Pritzker announced a significant expansion of financial assistance for both families and providers that allow children to return to quality, affordable child care programs.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $54 Million Investment in Increased Rates for In-Home Care Providers
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Amidst the worst pandemic in a century, the Pritzker administration announced increased rates of pay for eligible in-home care providers. Made possible by funding from Governor Pritzker's FY 21 and 22 budgets, this $54 million investment will strengthen the social safety net in the state.
