J.B. Pritzker for Governor

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Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $94 Million from Rebuild Illinois to Revitalize Airports

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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that $94 million will be made available to improve public airports throughout the state through the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 3,321 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 3,321 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 36 additional deaths.

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

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As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends across the state stabilize following recent upticks

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois Families Encouraged to Take Advantage of Expanded Federal Child Tax Credit

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Qualifying Illinois families may be able to claim a larger federal child tax credit and request advanced payments in 2021 due to the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("American Rescue Plan").

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Recognizes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Illinois

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The State of Illinois announced a series of events and resources to be offered during May's National Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) Heritage Month.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Urges Illinois to 'Start Seeing Motorcycles'

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Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois, joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates to remind all users of the road to Start Seeing Motorcycles.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,778 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,778 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 40 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: State Deploys Rural and Rapid Response Vaccination Teams to Lawrence, Macon and Fulton Counties

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As the state surpasses vaccination rates of 60 percent for individuals 18 and over and 80 percent for individuals 65 and over, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is deploying additional rural and rapid response vaccination teams to Lawrence, Macon and Fulton counties.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces 11 Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards and Commissions

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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 J.B. Pritzker: Awards $492,338 in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to the Village of Flossmoor to Address Stormwater Runoff

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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced the Village of Flossmoor will receive over $492,000 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) grant funding to implement the Berry Lane Stormwater Improvement project to install permeable pavers along Berry Lane

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Awards $90,679 in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funding to the Village of Richton Park to Address Stormwater Runoff

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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced the Village of Richton Park will receive almost $90,679 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) funding to implement the Town Center Stormwater Improvements

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 2,410 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 2,410 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 30 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: New Mobile Vaccination Site in Sparta to Offer 100 Free Target Rounds to Vaccine Recipients

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Expanding on existing efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine equitably and efficiently across the state, Governor Pritzker announced a new mobile vaccination site will open at the Worldwide Shooting and Recreation Complex (WSRC).

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announce the Return of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

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Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined elected officials, tourism backers and labor leaders to announce the return of the annual Chicago Auto Show,

Governor J.B. Pritzker: State of Illinois Celebrates World Trade Month and Announces Virtual Trade Missions to Help Illinois Businesses Boost Exporting

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Just in time for May's World Trade Month, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the 2021 summer trade mission schedule to assist companies in starting or expanding their international sales pipeline.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 2,211 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 2,211 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Release of the Request for Proposals to Sell the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC)

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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC) at 100 West Randolph Street.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 2,049 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 2,049 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 28 additional deaths.

Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 3,207 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 3,207 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.

Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Revised, Electric Volkswagen Settlement Funding Plan and $9 Million Grant Opportunity for Electric School Buses

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The State of Illinois is announcing a new funding opportunity and unveiling an updated plan to spend its share of the multi-billion-dollar federal Volkswagen (VW) Settlement.