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Gov. Pritzker Announces $5 Million Investment in Combe’s Rantoul Expansion

RANTOUL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Village of Rantoul, and Combe Incorporated announced new investments in Rantoul. Combe will invest $30 million to expand and retain its manufacturing operations in East Central Illinois, which is supported by a $5 million grant from the State of Illinois.

IBM to launch a FutureNow Chicago Delivery Center on the South Side of Chicago

Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company’s new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part of FutureNow Chicago, IBM will create 750 new full-time jobs in AI, cybersecurity, data science, quantum, and more. FutureNow Chicago will serve as an innovation and delivery hub, helping IBM clients and industry partners solve complex, real‑world business and technology challenges while creating clear pathways to careers for local Illinois talent.

New facility will attract an estimated $25 million in annual economic activity, draw 250,000 visitors, and boost Springfield’s tourism economy 

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at SCHEELS Sports Park

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker today joined local officials and business leaders to celebrate the opening of the new SCHEELS Sports Park complex. This facility is projected to attract 250,000 annual visitors, bring an estimated $25 million in annual economic activity, and boost Springfield’s tourism economy. The new complex will also provide opportunities for youth in Springfield and across the region to access new, state-of-the-art facilities that provide opportunities for the community to come together.

As the Trump Administration fails to provide federal oversight, Illinois builds on existing law to protect public trust and prevent insider trading in prediction markets

Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Strengthen State Ethics Rules on Prediction Markets 

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued Executive Order 2026 – 04 to strengthen guardrails across state government, prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to participate or assist any person in prediction markets and event-based contracts. Illinois is doubling down on its commitment to a transparent and ethical government by bolstering its current state laws to prevent insider trading amid the rapid growth of online prediction markets and event-based gambling contracts.

Working group will help prepare Illinois’ workforce for the jobs of the future  

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois State Attainment Working Group Members

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced 11 appointments to the Illinois State Attainment Working Group. Established by the Governor’s Executive Order 2026-03 last month, the working group will establish statewide goals to prepare Illinois’ workforce for the jobs of the future by bringing together a diverse group of expert voices.

CHICAGO — Today, Governor Pritzker released the following statement after the U.S. District Court concluded Illinois v. Trump, the case concerning the Trump Administration’s illegal attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois:

Statement from Gov. Pritzker on the Conclusion of Illinois v. Trump

CHICAGO — Today, Governor Pritzker released the following statement after the U.S. District Court concluded Illinois v. Trump, the case concerning...

Strengthened partnership advances Illinois’ talent pipeline, creating new education and career pathways in quantum and AI 

Governor Pritzker Announces Renewal and Expansion of IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined leaders from IBM and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to announce the renewal and the expansion of the IBM–Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute, a forward step for Illinois’ fast-growing quantum and AI ecosystem which highlights the state’s continued commitment to strengthening our workforce to develop the next‑generation of computing.

El gobernador Pritzker comparte recursos para ayudar a los residentes de Illinois

La administración Trump dejará a cerca de 150,000 residentes de Illinois fuera del programa SNAP el 1 de mayo

PUNTOS CLAVE PARA LOS RESIDENTES DE ILLINOIS:

Governor Pritzker shares resources to help Illinoisans

Trump Administration to Kick 150,000 Illinoisans Off SNAP on May 1

Supported by Illinois REALTORS, BUILD plan would cut red tape, increase housing supply, and lower costs for families

Gov. Pritzker Highlights BUILD Plan at Illinois REALTORS Capitol Conference

SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators and hundreds of Illinois REALTORS to highlight the Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) housing package at the 2026 Capitol Conference REALTOR Day. The Governor emphasized the urgent need for new housing developments across the state, underscoring BUILD’s ambitious plan to unlock a wider range of housing options for Illinois’ working families.

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today joined community leaders to cut the ribbon at the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s (BPNC) new service center. The new facility will allow BPNC and network partners to support families through youth programming, family services, and other community engagement efforts in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. The State of Illinois provided $3 million in capital grant funding for the new facility.

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at New Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Service Center

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today joined community leaders to cut the ribbon at the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s (BPNC) new service...

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker highlighted new federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing Illinois’ gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed $1.2 trillion — reflecting steady growth and resilience amid ongoing national economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.

New Federal Data Shows Illinois Economy Surpasses $1.2 Trillion in 2025, Reflecting Steady Growth 

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker highlighted new federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing Illinois’ gross...

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