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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.

Program reaches one year mark; nearly 358,000 Illinoisans benefitted; with four counties seeing more than 10% of residents receiving relief 

Gov. Pritzker Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program  

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt during its first year, benefitting 357,800 Illinoisans across all 102 counties. Illinoisans who have received relief saw, on average, over $1,100 in debt eliminated.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker appointed Jimmy L. Arce and Ric Estrada to serve as the newest commissioners on the Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC), established in response to the lack of any federal accountability for federal enforcement actions marked by excessive force and reports of violent conduct by federal agents across Chicagoland and throughout Illinois. Additionally, the Commission filled key leadership roles, including Executive Director Hina Mahmood, Lead Commission Counsel Ahmed Baset, and Special Counsel Matthew J. Piers.

Gov. Pritzker Appoints Two New Commission Members and Adds Key Staff Leadership to the Illinois Accountability Commission

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker appointed Jimmy L. Arce and Ric Estrada to serve as the newest commissioners on the Illinois Accountability...

Achievement supported by unprecedented investments in higher education under the Pritzker Administration

Gov. Pritzker Announces IL Public Universities Achieve Highest Enrollment Level in 10 Years 

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that public universities in Illinois achieved the highest enrollment level in 10 years, with nearly 190,000 students enrolled during the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Total enrollment at Illinois public universities increased for the second consecutive year and is the highest in 10 years according to IBHE’s annual First Look Fall Enrollment report.

State funds support training the next generation of stagehands as Illinois’ film industry continues to grow

Governor Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at IATSE Local 2’s New Training Center

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 2 Chicago Stagehands to celebrate the opening of their new training center, which was supported by a $5 million grant from the State of Illinois.

$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:

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