Press Releases
Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Create 3,750 New Jobs in Will County
Announcement represents largest single Illinois job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent history
October 22, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools
Twenty-four schools were recognized for exemplary academic achievement; state program models prestigious federal Blue Ribbon program canceled by the Trump Administration
October 20, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.4 Billion in Medical Debt Erased for Nearly 700,000 Illinoisans
The program underscores Illinois’ commitment to affordability amid federal cuts to healthcare; Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans served over two years of the program
October 15, 2026
Governor Pritzker Provides $600 Million in Tax Cuts to 950,000 Illinois Working Families
Child Tax Credit Relief Doubles for Families from 2024 to 2025 After Governor Increased Benefits
October 13, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois
October 9, 2026
Trump Administration Denies Illinois Request for Emergency Assistance After Severe August Storms
Communities across Illinois are still waiting on federal support for recovery efforts
October 8, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.8 Million in Grant Funds for Local Food Infrastructure Across Illinois
LFIG grant program bolsters food access and supports farmers and organizations that feed Illinoisans
October 8, 2026
Gov. Pritzker & Bipartisan Governors Formalize Collective to Hold PJM Accountable
Illinois hosted the second annual Governors’ Summit on the State of PJM where governors unanimously signed an MOU to formalize collective efforts to lower energy costs
October 8, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces Grain Storage Loan Program to Support Illinois Farmers
Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) pilot loan program will make financing more affordable and give farmers greater flexibility to manage and market their grain harvest
October 7, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces $55 Million Viakable Manufacturing Expansion in La Salle
Following the Governor’s trade mission to Mexico, company will create 50 new jobs while bringing more electrical cable production to Illinois
October 7, 2026