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Child Tax Credit Relief Doubles for Families from 2024 to 2025 After Governor Increased Benefits  

Governor Pritzker Provides $600 Million in Tax Cuts to 950,000 Illinois Working Families 

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today announced the Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) cut taxes for approximately 950,000 families, saving hardworking Illinoisians more than $600 million on their taxes last year. According to preliminary data, in 2025, Illinois families who benefited from both credits were able to keep an average of $1,460 in their pockets.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, October 12, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Arthur Hill, Jr. will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.* Hill most recently served as Associate Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over traffic, juvenile, and criminal court. Throughout his tenure, he was Supervising Judge and participated in various judicial committees. Previously, Hill served as Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. Prior to his experience in public service, Hill was Partner at Haggerty, Koenig & Hill, Chtd. Hill was also previously Adjunct Professor of Clinical Trial Advocacy at Northwestern University School of Law and has taught trial advocacy at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Hill earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and African Studies from Western Michigan University and his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

CHICAGO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker spearheaded efforts to support farmers and bolster local economies across Illinois.

ICYMI: Gov. Pritzker Delivers Major Wins for Illinois Farmers 

$17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $17 million in funding to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to expand the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), which includes $15 million from the State of Illinois and $2 million from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 9, 2026

Communities across Illinois are still waiting on federal support for recovery efforts 

Trump Administration Denies Illinois Request for Emergency Assistance After Severe August Storms 

SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, derecho, flooding, and tornadoes devastated communities across the state this August. In a letter dated October 7th, Trump’s FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton stated that assistance for affected counties was “not warranted.”