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2026 marks 100 years since the creation of the iconic Route 66

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff

GRANITE CITY — Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) joined the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission and tourism partners from across the state to celebrate the official kickoff of the Route 66 Centennial, marking 100 years since the creation of the highway. Also known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 begins in Chicago and runs through the heart of Illinois — connecting communities and travelers for a century.

Growth of STAR bond program promotes development and revitalization in Illinois communities

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Expansion of STAR Bond Program

BELLEVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and local leaders to highlight the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program to communities statewide. The program is designed to support economic growth with financing options to develop and revitalize communities through major tourism, entertainment, retail, and destination-based projects in STAR bond districts.

Updated report sheds light on unprecedented budgetary pressures inflicted by Trump’s Budget Bill & actions targeting states with Democratic Governors

GOMB Releases Update to 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report

SPRINGFIELD — Today, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) released an update to its October 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report, outlining how recent federal actions and provisions enacted under Trump’s Budget Bill will further increase costs and uncertainty for Illinois as the Governor prepares to present his FY27 budget proposal and budgets for years to come.

Governor Pritzker vows to keep Illinoisans informed, protected, and prepared amid President Trump’s retreat from global public health cooperation 

Illinois Joins the World Health Organization’s 
Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker announced the State of Illinois is joining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a coordinated international network dedicated to monitoring and responding to global disease outbreaks.

Pension funding plans build on fiscal progress and prepare Illinois for long-term fiscal stability 

Gov. Pritzker’s Path to Full Pension Funding

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker reaffirmed his commitment to the core principles he outlined in his FY2025 budget proposal to manage Illinois pension commitments through a set of proposals designed to build on the state’s recent fiscal progress and further reduce long-term risk for taxpayers and retirees. The plans follow steps already taken that have produced Illinois’ strongest pension funded ratio in nearly two decades and reflects a continued focus on doubling down on fiscal responsibility and long-term planning as federal funding uncertainty hovers over the state budget and revenues.

Company's expansion project will add new production line — creating and retaining jobs at Lena facility

Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Cheese Manufacturer Savencia 

LENA — Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Savencia Cheese USA (Savencia) will expand its existing production facility in Lena, transferring production know-how from France to Illinois. The company plans to add a new production line as part of its capital investment, which will create 50 new full-time jobs while retaining 125 existing jobs.

Following Bovino’s looming exit, Illinois will fight to hold Trump officials to account regardless of titles 

Gov. Pritzker Requests the Illinois Accountability Commission to Examine Key Trump Officials  

CHICAGO — Ahead of the Illinois Accountability Commission’s second hearing tomorrow, Governor Pritzker is requesting that the Commission examine the impact of the conduct and decisions that key Trump Administration officials made related to Operation Midway Blitz.

The fund will strengthen infrastructure and resources for Illinois’ reproductive healthcare ecosystem 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of the Prairie State Access Fund in Illinois

CHICAGO — Today, Governor Pritzker joined members of the philanthropic community, reproductive health leaders, and state leaders to announce the creation of the Prairie State Access Fund, a new initiative in partnership with the Michael Reese Health Trust to sustain and strengthen the reproductive health ecosystem across Illinois to ensure continued access for both residents of Illinois and those from across the country seeking abortion care.

CHICAGO —Illinois’ population has grown for the third consecutive year, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released today. Between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, Illinois added 16,108 residents – an increase of more than 100,000 residents since 2022.

New U.S. Census Bureau Data Shows Third Consecutive Year of Population Growth for Illinois 

CHICAGO —Illinois’ population has grown for the third consecutive year, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released...

Following Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order, GOMB identifies nearly $500 million in reserves to safeguard Illinois’ budget amid economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration 

GOMB Releases FY26 Budget Reserves List  

SPRINGFIELD - Following Governor JB Pritzker’s Executive Order directing state agencies to prepare for federal economic disruptions, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) today released its FY26 budget reserves list, identifying funds within the current FY26 enacted budget that agencies have been directed to reserve to help mitigate fiscal risk, amid ongoing economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.

State programs help bolster economic development as Illinois’ film industry creates jobs, attracts creative community

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Champaign County’s Film Industry Success

RANTOUL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined local leaders at Flyover Film Studios to celebrate the growth of the film industry in Central Illinois. In 2025 alone, the film industry generated $12.3 million in economic activity in the Champaign County region. With its sound stage, standing sets, and production spaces—supported by universities, businesses, and residents—Flyover Film Studios has become a hub of film creation.

One year after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Illinoisans experience wide-ranging negative impacts 

Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable After One Year of Trump’s Destructive Policies

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker visited HAIBAYÔ Café in Chicago’s Asia on Argyle corridor to meet with a university graduate student, an early childhood center director, a public health worker, a medical professional, a working mother, and a businessowner to learn how Donald Trump’s policies have affected the everyday lives of Illinoisans.

Press Releases

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Expansion of STAR Bond Program

GOMB Releases Update to 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report

Illinois Joins the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Gov. Pritzker’s Path to Full Pension Funding

Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Cheese Manufacturer Savencia

Gov. Pritzker Requests the Illinois Accountability Commission to Examine Key Trump Officials

Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of the Prairie State Access Fund in Illinois

New U.S. Census Bureau Data Shows Third Consecutive Year of Population Growth for Illinois

GOMB Releases FY26 Budget Reserves List

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Champaign County’s Film Industry Success

Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable After One Year of Trump’s Destructive Policies

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