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2024 Illinois State Fair Breaks Attendance Records for 4th Time Under Pritzker Administration

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 16, 2024
Growth attributed to new attractions, cooler temperatures & overall improvements SPRINGFIELD, IL - On September 16, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-breaking attendance totals for… Read More

IL GOP Silent on Trump’s Conspiracy Theories as His Lies Trigger Violent Threats

September 13, 2024
Even threats against children isn’t enough for the IL GOP to stop supporting their leaderChicago, IL – After spending Tuesday’s debate spreading xenophobic theories, Donald Trump,… Read More

We Called It: Illinois GOP Sides with Trump’s Debate Vitriol

September 12, 2024
Chicago, IL – Two days ago we asked: Does the Illinois GOP stand by the nonsense Donald Trump spewed during Tuesday night’s presidential debate? No surprise here–they do. Instead… Read More

Honoring Patriot Day

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 11, 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

Rebuilding South Cook County: Road, Bridge Projects Highlight Another Historic Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 11, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation… Read More

Governor Pritzker Awards $6 Million in Grant Funding Through Home Illinois Workforce Pilot Program

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 10, 2024
Grant funding improves employment opportunities and combats homelessness CHICAGO - On September 10, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity… Read More

Rebuilding Will County: Road, Bridge Projects Highlight Another Historic Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 10, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation… Read More

Illinois GOP, Do You Agree with Trump’s Nonsense?

September 10, 2024
Chicago, IL – After Sep 10th’s presidential debate, the Democratic Party of Illinois is wondering if the Illinois GOP supports Donald Trump’s latest lies about post-birth abortion,… Read More

Rebuilding Northern Cook County: Road and Bridge Projects Highlight Another Major Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 9, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation… Read More

Rebuilding Chicago: Road, Bridge Projects Highlight Another Historic Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 5, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation… Read More

Rebuilding Lake County: Road and Bridge Projects Highlight Another Historic Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 4, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation… Read More

At Start of 2024-2025 School Year, DPI Emphasizes the Importance of Public Education

September 4, 2024
Chicago, IL – As thousands of Illinois’s public school students wrap up their first week of a new academic year, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez reaffirms her support of… Read More

Rebuilding DuPage County: Road and Bridge Projects Highlight Another Historic Construction Season

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
September 3, 2024
Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout region and Illinois CHICAGO - Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation After Severe Weather and Flooding Affects Multiple Counties in Illinois

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
August 30, 2024
SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation following the severe weather and flooding that affected Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, St. Clair County, Washington… Read More

Governor Pritzker Announces $25.5 Million in Grant Funding for CEJA Equitable Energy Future Grant Program

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
August 30, 2024
Eligible entities can apply for grant funding to support renewable energy projects as part of historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois… Read More