J.B. Pritzker for Governor
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Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,655 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,655 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Honor Illinoisans Lost to Covid-19 at the People's House
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First Lady MK Pritzker and Governor JB Pritzker announced that beginning, the State of Illinois will host a memorial at the Governor's Executive Mansion to commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois Capital Development Board Selects Design Firm for Renovations at Quincy Veterans' Home
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The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) and the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) announced Veterans United Constructors has been selected as the preferred architectural design and construction firms for the design and construction of the new nursing home and domiciliary at the Quincy Veterans' Home.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois Capital Development Board Selects Design Firm for Construction of $21.1 Million Department of Juvenile Justice Lincoln Site Project
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The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) has selected Cordogan, Clark & Assoc., Inc. as the preferred architectural design firm for the renovation and construction of the Lincoln Developmental Center in Logan County.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $24.9 Million for Park and Recreational Facility Projects
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Governor JB Pritzker announced that more than $24.9 million in state grant funding has been approved for local governments to construct, renovate, and improve buildings or purchase land to be used for public access and recreation.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Approximately 400 Illinois National Guard Members Return from U.S. Capital Mission
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Approximately 400 Illinois National Guard members return home (March 15) following a drawdown of National Guard forces in Washington, D.C.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs Community-Driven, Equity-Focused Healthcare and Hospital Transformation Bill
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Governor JB Pritzker signed into law an equity-driven healthcare and hospital transformation plan that will invest in underserved communities, increasing access to community-based health services and creating innovative collaborations that bridge gaps in the delivery of care.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois to Support Local Vaccination Sites in Vermilion and Dekalb Counties
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To help improve vaccine equity and accessibility across the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced the deployment of additional Illinois National Guard members to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Vermilion and DeKalb counties.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in January 2021
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +9,700 jobs in January, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,763 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,763 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 39 additional deaths.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces Roadmap to Address Hunger and Poverty Across the State
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Governor JB Pritzker announced a new plan for ending food insecurity across the state put forward by the Illinois Commission to End Hunger.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: State Partners with Nine Critical Access Hospitals to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Rural Communities
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Building on efforts to ensure the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that nine critical access hospitals were selected as part of the Safety Net Direct Vaccine Allocation Pilot program.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces $250 Million in Grants for Local Transportation Projects Through Rebuild Illinois
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a third $250 million installment is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address their transportation needs as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,700 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,700 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,682 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 30 additional deaths.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois to Support Mclean County at Local Vaccination Site
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To help improve vaccine equity and accessibility across the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced the deployment of additional Illinois National Guard members to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts in McLean County.
Governor JB Pritzker: Public Health Officials Announce 1,510 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,510 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Illinois to Support Grundy and Rock Island Counties in Launching Local Fixed and Mobile Vaccination Sites
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Building on a robust and expanding plan to improve vaccine equity and accessibility in all parts of the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced additional state resources will be deployed to Grundy and Rock Island counties to launch local fixed and mobile vaccination sites.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Announces 13 Illinois Communities to Receive Housing Rehabilitation Grants
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The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation.
Governor J.B. Pritzker: Signs Education and Workforce Equity Act, Expanding Access, Equity and Opportunity in State's Education System
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Building on efforts to improve education and career outcomes, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that expands access, equity and opportunity in Illinois' education system.
