Category: Illinois
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Further Establishing Illinois as the Most Welcoming State in the Nation
Issues Executive Order Establishing the Welcoming Illinois Office Four New Bills Further Expand Protections for Immigrant and Refugee Communities AURORA…
Public Health Officials Announce 11,682 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 11,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order Creating New Office of Equity
SPRINGFIELD — Building on the administration’s ongoing work to advance equity and inclusion, Governor JB Pritzker today signed an Executive…
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action
Today, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB 26 Description: Establishes new internet accessibility requirements for…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Boost Pay for Middle Class Blue Collar Jobs
SPRINGFIELD– Building on efforts to protect hardworking families, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3940 into law, ensuring that automobile…
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his…
Pritzker Administration Provides More Than $185 Million in Assistance to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction
CHICAGO – As the state’s gradual phaseout of the pandemic eviction moratorium continues, today Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois…
State of Illinois Announces Face Coverings Now Required in All State Facilities, Regardless of Vaccination Status
CHICAGO – The State of Illinois today announced that face coverings are now required in all State facilities for both…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Establishing an Elected Chicago School Board
CHICAGO -Governor JB Pritzker signed landmark legislation creating an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. The legislation expands the…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Affordable Housing Funding and Incentives
CHICAGO – Building on efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2621 into…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Affordable Housing Funding and Incentives
Law Creates New Resources to Finance Affordable Housing and Reaffirms Administration’s Commitment to Housing Stability Governor also Signs Legislation Expanding…
Pritzker Administration Announces Results of Qualifying Applicant Lottery to Award 55 Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR or Department) announced today the results of the Qualifying…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Equity and Increasing Opportunity for Special Needs Students
CHICAGO — Expanding equity and fairness for special needs students, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 40 and HB 2748 into…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Equity and Increasing Opportunity for Special Needs Students
CHICAGO – Expanding equity and fairness for special needs students, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 40 and HB 2748 into…
Gov. Pritzker Announces $200 Million Investment to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce
CHICAGO – Building on the administration’s ongoing work to make Illinois the best state in the nation to raise young…
Pritzker Administration Announces $13 Million Investment to Expand Access to Life Saving Medication in Opioid Crisis Fight
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that it is making naloxone more readily available to…
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights
CHICAGO -Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation advancing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois. The four…
Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control…
Gov. Pritzker Announces SBA Assistance Approved for McLean County following Severe Storms, Flash Flooding
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the state’s request for assistance to…
Illinois Announces $100K ?All In for the Win' Winners in Bolingbrook, Champaign County, Vernon Hills
SPRINGFIELD – The third $100,000 Monday drawing as part of the state’s ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery has…