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Larry Gies, The Honorable Valerie Jarrett, Blair Kamin, Reginald Petty, and The Honorable Jesse White will receive the award on April 11

Gov. Pritzker Announces the 2026 Order of Lincoln Recipients

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker today announced the 2026 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service. Established in 1964, the Order of Lincoln recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of humanity in or on behalf of the State of Illinois.

Despite attacks from federal government, Illinois continues to deliver new economic opportunities, stronger education and healthcare, and essential civil rights protections 

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments

CHICAGO — Throughout 2025, the State of Illinois faced new challenges. The federal government created chaos and uncertainty for the national economy, stripped away healthcare and food assistance from seniors and children, and attacked fundamental American rights and freedoms — but Illinois stayed focused on making progress and delivering real results for working families.

Illinois takes historic step to bolster reliability, expand access, and strengthen safety across world-class transportation system

Gov. Pritzker Signs Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, SB2111, into law, marking a landmark action in modernizing Illinois’ transit system. The law creates a new regional authority to oversee CTA, Metra, and Pace, while delivering significant investments in public transit, capital projects, and tollways across the state—all without raising statewide taxes.

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (SB 2111) establishes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) to replace the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and oversee CTA, Metra, and Pace. NITA will have expanded authority over service planning, capital projects, fare collection, and funding allocation, allowing operating divisions to focus on day-to-day operations.

FACT SHEET: Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (SB 2111)

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (SB 2111) establishes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) to replace the Regional...

The funding will be distributed among community organizations in the capital area as part of the Home Illinois plan to prevent and end homelessness

Gov. Pritzker Announces $2 Million Investment in Springfield Homeless System

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness announced $2 million in new investments for several community organizations in Springfield and the surrounding area to support local efforts to address and combat homelessness in Central Illinois. These investments from the Home Illinois grant exemplify the State’s commitment to reaching functional zero homelessness – a goal where the state prevents homelessness whenever possible and ensures that if homelessness does occur, it is brief, rare, and singular.

Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives

Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their own terms in consultation with physicians.

CHICAGO — Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump Administration's deployment of federal agents that began in September, turned Illinois neighborhoods into militarized zones and upended daily life for thousands of residents.

Operation Midway Blitz: The Economic and Human Costs to Illinois Communities

CHICAGO — Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump Administration's deployment of federal agents that began in September, turned Illinois neighborhoods...

HB 1312 enacts protections for immigrants as the Trump Administration terrorizes Illinois communities

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Protect Immigrants from Unjust Federal Actions

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined bill sponsors, officials, and community advocates in Chicago’s Little Village to sign HB 1312. This pivotal legislation enshrines protections for immigrant families in Illinois in the wake of the Trump Administration’s lawless and aggressive immigration enforcement actions.

GRANITE CITY - Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement after U.S. Steel announced it will restart one of its blast furnaces at Granite City Works, resulting in new jobs in Metro East:

Statement from Governor Pritzker on U.S. Steel’s New Investments in Granite City

GRANITE CITY - Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement after U.S. Steel announced it will restart one of its blast furnaces at...

Illinois organizes statewide plans to honor historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Gov. Pritzker Unveils Illinois’ Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel on Lake Michigan to announce a series of statewide initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the nation’s birth in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration will take place across the country in 2026, culminating on July 4.

HB 767 codifies access to life-saving immunizations as the federal government abandons science 

Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Bill to Protect and Expand Vaccine Access for Illinoisans

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state officials, bill sponsors, and public health experts to sign HB 767. The legislation expands and codifies Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-04, which empowers the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer transparent, science-based vaccine guidelines through its expert Immunization Advisory Committee (IAC), while also expanding vaccine access.

Grant funding will support 47 small business capital improvement projects throughout Illinois

Governor Pritzker Awards $10 Million to Illinois Small Businesses

SKOKIE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined businessowners, legislators, and community stakeholders at Soul Good Coffee to announce nearly $10 million in funding for 47 small businesses through the Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program. This funding will uplift businesses owned by historically underrepresented groups and very small businesses, helping them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies.

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