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$2 million project will revitalize key Carbondale streets, made possible by largest construction program in state history

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Historic Infrastructure Investments in Southern Illinois

CARBONDALE — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined local officials, transportation stakeholders, and labor leaders today to celebrate another historic round of investments in Southern Illinois infrastructure. As part of $400 million specifically identified to support 223 local projects, Governor Pritzker announced a $2 million investment in Carbondale to reconstruct and modernize Poplar, West Cherry, and West College streets, as well as advance other projects across the region. The investment is part of the largest infrastructure program in state history, totaling $50.6 billion over six years.

Sunnybrook Community development will provide 40 new residential units for Alton working families

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Grand Opening of Affordable Housing in Madison County

ALTON – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today joined local officials, community members, and construction and labor representatives to celebrate the grand opening of the Community of Sunnybrook (Sunnybrook), a $20 million housing development offering 40 new rental homes for Madison County working families. Sunnybrook is an investment in accessibility—to housing, employment, and education—and part of a larger revitalization effort across Madison County.

$5.9 million in combined private and public funding will bring affordable, nutritious groceries to Metro East families

Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on New Grocery Store in Venice

VENICE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and leaders from across the Metro East region to break ground on a new grocery store in Venice as part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative—marking an important milestone in expanding access to fresh, affordable food for local residents. Today’s groundbreaking represents a critical joint effort to revitalize the city, which was made possible through a $2.4 million state grant and private funding.

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. Pritzker released the following statement on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act:

Statement from Governor Pritzker on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. Pritzker released the following statement on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act:

Statement from Governor Pritzker on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

Grant funding supports infrastructure improvements designed to spur community renewal and economic development 

Governor Pritzker Launches $32 Million in Funding for Regional Site Readiness Program 

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program – an infrastructure grant program designed to help communities attract businesses, create jobs, and support community renewal. Through the program, entities can apply for funding to begin planning and prepare unused or unsuitable sites – such as abandoned factories or brown fields – for business or community development.

Claims of Targeting ‘Worst of the Worst’ Fall Short as Innocent Families and Children Are Harmed

Gov. Pritzker Requests Trump Administration Pause Federal Immigration Operations on Halloween Weekend

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, joined by elected officials and community leaders, held a press conference calling on the Trump Administration to suspend federal immigration enforcement operations in and around children and families during Halloween weekend.

State launches coordinated response, invests $20M in food banks in response to Trump Administration halting SNAP benefits

Gov. Pritzker Signs Executive Order to Bolster Food Assistance for Illinoisans 

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-08 to direct $20 million towards food banks and to mitigate the harmful policies and actions taken by the Trump Administration. Governor Pritzker’s order launches a statewide strategy to respond to the Trump Administration halting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding benefits for nearly 2 million Illinoisans beginning November 1, as well as the devastating impacts of the Trump spending bill that reduces food assistance.

Executive Order declares agricultural trade crisis in Illinois, mobilizes state support to mitigate harmful impact of Trump’s Tax on Working Families and Farmers

Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Support Illinois Farmers Amid Trump’s Tariffs 

TAYLORVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025–07 declaring an Agricultural Export Crisis in response to the damaging impacts of Trump’s tariffs and trade policies that are hurting Illinois’ $26.4 billion agricultural sector, farmers, and rural communities. Through the executive order, Governor Pritzker is directing state agencies to take immediate action to enhance domestic markets for agricultural commodities and continue investment in mental health support for farm families.

$10 million project will revitalize Sheridan Road with multimodal infrastructure, made possible by $400 million allocated for local needs through Rebuild Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Historic Infrastructure Investments in Peoria Area

PEORIA — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined local officials, transportation stakeholders, and labor leaders today to celebrate another historic round of investments in Peoria area infrastructure. As part of $400 million specifically identified to support 223 local projects, Gov. Pritzker announced a $10 million commitment to Peoria County to reconstruct and modernize Peoria’s Sheridan Road, as well as other projects across the region. The investment is part of the largest infrastructure program in state history, totaling $50.6 billion over six years.

The three-year, $169 million project wrapped a month ahead of schedule

Gov. Pritzker Marks Early Completion of Kennedy Expressway Rehabilitation

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined workers on the Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation, industry partners, and community leaders today to thank the public for their patience and celebrate the early completion of the project. Major reconstruction and renovation efforts were made possible with a $169 million investment through the governor’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Completed more than a month ahead of IDOT’s Thanksgiving deadline, the three-year project fixed 50-year-old bridges, rebuilt the reversible lane system, added new lighting and other safety features, and restored pavement that had been prone to failures and frequent emergency closures.

Moody’s rating upgrade serves as continued recognition of Illinois’ significant financial progress 

Illinois Achieves 10th Rating Upgrade Since Governor Pritzker Took Office

CHICAGO—Today, Governor Pritzker celebrated the State’s 10th credit rating upgrade in just over four and a half years as Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Illinois’ rating to A2 for the State’s general obligation bonds. This recognition comes as Illinois has made significant financial progress under Governor Pritzker, including passing seven consecutive balanced budgets, eliminating the bill backlog, increasing the rainy-day fund to nearly $2.4 billion today, and years of responsible financial management and discipline. The rating upgrade reflects the State’s continued commitment to growing the economy and maintaining fiscal stability and comes even as the Trump Administration’s policies create national economic uncertainties and negative financial impacts for states like Illinois.

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