J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Recent News About J.B. Pritzker for Governor
Governor JB Pritzker: Proclaims September 19-25, 2022 Rail Safety Week in Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 19-25, 2022, as Rail Safety Week in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Formation of Midwest Hydrogen Coalition
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Illinois joined six other Midwestern states in announcing the development of the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition, an agreement that will boost the state's decarbonization efforts. In addition to Illinois, the coalition includes Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Announces Recipients of $3.5 Million Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) Program
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the 42 grant recipients that will receive nearly $3.5 million in funding to accelerate local economic recovery initiatives.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois State Police Welcomes New Troopers with Cadet Class 135 Graduation
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he Illinois State Police (ISP) commissioned 21 new troopers from Cadet Class 135 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Seven Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Authorities
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Candice Adams will serve as a Member on the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Reports Strong Demand in Illinois for Updated Bivalent Covid-19 Vaccinations
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that about 188,800 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use at the beginning of September.
Governor JB Pritzker: Adjusts COVID-19 Requirements to Address Current Needs
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As part of his continuing plan to carefully unwind the state's COVID-19 executive orders, Governor Pritzker updated testing requirements for school and childcare personnel, rescinding the requirement that unvaccinated employees in these sectors test twice weekly.
Governor JB Pritzker: State of Illinois Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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The State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15 by honoring the important contributions of Latino entrepreneurs and business owners, and Illinois' Latino communities at-large.
Governor JB Pritzker: Administration to Distribute $371 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds to Illinois Small Local Governments
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that more than 1,200 small cities, towns, and villages across Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker: Issues Disaster Proclamation to Unlock Resources to Assist Asylum Seekers
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Governor JB Pritzker issued an emergency disaster proclamation and activated approximately 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to support asylum seekers arriving nearly daily to Chicago from the State of Texas.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois EPA Announces Second Notice of Funding Opportunity for Unsewered Communities Construction Grants
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities where there are currently no wastewater collection and/or treatment facilities.
Governor JB Pritzker: Tax Rebate Payments Begin for Millions of Illinoisans
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Income and property tax rebates will begin being sent to an estimated six million qualified taxpayers beginning, September 12.
Governor JB Pritzker: Rebuilding DuPage County Major Projects Highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois
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Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that multiple projects in DuPage County are underway or planned to begin, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Hosts 52nd Annual Midwest Us Japan Conference in Chicago
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The State of Illinois is honored to host the 52nd Annual Midwest US Japan (MWJA) Conference, which is jointly held by the Midwest U.S.-Japan and Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations in Chicago.
Governor JB Pritzker: IDPH Data Shows Covid-19 Therapies Averted 8,600 Illinois Covid-19 Hospitalizations in Past 4 Months
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released data that shows that widely available COVID-19 treatments have helped to avert approximately 8,600 hospitalizations in the last four months.
Governor JB Pritzker: Honoring the Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announce I-55 Improvements, New Interchange with Illinois 59 in Will County
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), local officials, and community leaders to announce the start of multiple improvements to Interstate 55 through Joliet and Shorewood, including several capacity, access, and safety enhancements, highlighted by a new diverging diamond interchange with Illinois 59.
Governor JB Pritzker: Breaks Ground on Reconstruction of Key Corridor in Harvey, Dixmoor, Riverdale
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined local officials and community leaders to break ground on the reconstruction and overhaul of Wood Street/Ashland Avenue.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces Six Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Departments
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Michelle Gibson will continue to serve as Member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
Governor JB Pritzker: Announces First Rev Illinois Award to Central Illinois EV Supplier
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded the first Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) tax incentive package to T/CCI Manufacturing in Decatur.
