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Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 19, 2024
Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs CHICAGO - ?Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of… Read More

Pritzker Administration Announces New Medicaid Coverage for Certified Doula and Lactation Consultant Services

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 19, 2024
New coverage intended to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Illinois New perinatal doula and lactation consultant services are now available to pregnant and postpartum individuals… Read More

Let's Cut To The Chase: Democratic Successes Make Illinois GOP Mad

December 19, 2024
DPI fact checks Illinois GOP’s story-telling. Chicago, IL -As Illinois Republicans continue to mislead the public about the work of Illinois Democrats, let’s set the record… Read More

Illinois GOP: Champions of Working Families or Just Playing Pretend?

December 19, 2024
Republicans are never beating the crony allegations Chicago, IL - After Donald Trump and Elon Musk ordered congressional Republicans to shut down the federal government, the Democratic Party of… Read More

Illinois Minimum Wage Increasing on January 1

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 17, 2024
Most hourly workers will see an increase of $1 an hour on their paystubs SPRINGFIELD - The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1st, 2025. Workers will see an increase of $1 per… Read More

Illinois Electors Cast Their Ballots for Harris-Walz

December 17, 2024
Chicago, IL — On Dec 17th, after Illinois’ nineteen Illinois Electoral College members cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, Democratic Party of… Read More

ICYMI: Trump's Tax Plan Would Devastate Illinois' Auto Industry

December 17, 2024
By undermining Illinois’ and the Midwest's auto industry, Trump and MAGA Republicans are abandoning working and middle class families. Chicago, IL — Donald Trump is promising to… Read More

Pritzker Administration Awards $55.2 Million in Grants for Local Park Projects

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 16, 2024
Grant funding will help 100 parks statewide develop recreational opportunities SPRINGFIELD - On December 16, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced… Read More

Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect January 1

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 16, 2024
Law requires pay scale and benefit information in job postings SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding job seekers and employers that, effective January 1, 2025, all… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Announces Collaboration with IBM to Build New National Quantum Algorithm Center

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 13, 2024
National Quantum Algorithm Center to be located at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) CHICAGO - On December 13, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker joined IBM's Chairman and CEO Arvind… Read More

Illinois Lauds Progress on Brandon Road Interbasin Project Construction

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 11, 2024
SPRINGFIELD - The Brandon Road Interbasin Project on the Illinois River near Joliet took a significant step forward with the first construction contract awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,… Read More

Illinois GOP Welcomes Project 2025 Architect Tom Homan to Chicago

December 10, 2024
Chicago, IL — After Law & Order PAC and the Northwest Side GOP Club welcomed Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s ‘border czar’ nominee and an architect of Trump’s cruel family… Read More

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 9, 2024
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in… Read More

What They’ve Said: The Democratic Party of Illinois Built a Comprehensive Coordinated Campaign

December 9, 2024
Chicago, IL — As DPI celebrates an election cycle where Illinois Democrats achieved strong down-ballot gains and defied national headwinds with strategic organizing through Organize Illinois… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Accepts International Award for Illinois' Leadership in Innovation

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
December 5, 2024
Startup Ecosystem Awards in Paris highlights excellence in growth and innovation for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity PARIS - On December 05, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker… Read More