J.B. Pritzker for Governor

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Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $1.5 Billion in Housing Assistance for Illinois Renters and Landlords Hit Hardest by Covid-19

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After leading the nation in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in ensuring the state's most vulnerable residents had a roof over their head,

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Awards $611,250 in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to the Village of Calumet Park to Address Stormwater Runoff

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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced the Village of Calumet Park will receive $611,250 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) grant funding to implement the West Side Green Street project

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Awards $164,596 in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to the Village of Elmwood Park to Address Stormwater Runoff

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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced the Village of Elmwood Park will receive almost $164,600 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) funding to implement the Elmwood Park Stormwater Treatment Train project

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Awards $682,467 in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to the City of Berwyn to Address Stormwater Runoff

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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced the City of Berwyn will receive almost $682,500 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) funding to implement the Berwyn Green Alleys project

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Three Appointments to Illinois Boards and Commissions

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Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,841 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,841 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces 50,000 Free Six Flags Tickets in Effort to Vaccinate Youth in Underserved Communities

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Following expansion of vaccine eligibility to 12- to 15-year-olds, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Six Flags Great America - the Thrill Capital of the Midwest - will offer 50,000 free tickets to their parks in Gurnee and Rockford to newly vaccinated Illinois residents.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Confirms Illinois Will Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th

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Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,918 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,918 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Vaccination Sites Across Illinois Ready to Administer Pfizer-BioNtech Vaccine to Youths Ages 12 Through 15

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced vaccination locations across the state are prepared to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to youth ages 12 through 15 years after the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend its use.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces, "Time for Me to Drive" Campaign to Jumpstart Tourism in Illinois This Summer

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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Office of Tourism and industry leaders to kick off "Time for Me to Drive," a new campaign to promote the return of travel across the state.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: New EV Charging Station Signs to Appear Soon Along Illinois Interstates

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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that new signs will start appearing along interstate corridors, guiding motorists to charging stations for electric vehicles.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 26 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity to Expand Community Navigator Program Assisting Small Businesses with Covid-19 Emergency Relief

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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a significant expansion of DCEO's community navigator program

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $1 Billion in Rebuild Illinois Grants Distributed for Local Infrastructure Projects

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As summer construction season ramps up, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the fourth round of $250 million in Rebuild Illinois funded grants is available to advance municipal, township, and county projects across the state.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: State of Illinois Joins Magick Woods Plans to Announce Expansion of North American Operations, Create New Jobs in Aurora

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The State of Illinois joined Magick Woods and City of Aurora officials in announcing a major expansion of the company's North American operations and distribution center in Aurora.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,562 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,562 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 26 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Program to Vaccinate Workers in Commercial Buildings as Companies Return to Work

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To further expand convenient opportunities for Illinoisans to get vaccinated, Governor JB Pritzker launched a new program that offers building workers and returning office staff a chance to get their shot at work.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,424 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,424 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 12 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Joins Lion Electric to Announce Company's Plans to Bring First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility to Illinois

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Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials and the Lion Electric Company to announce a significant investment in Illinois