Press Releases

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Breaks Film Industry Record with $703 Million in Expenditures
Expanded incentives and workforce investments lay the groundwork for all-time high in film expenditures in 2025
March 19, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Bring 2,500 Jobs to Illinois
Global company to establish manufacturing facilities in Will County; investment signals long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois
March 17, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Signs Executive Order to Prepare Illinois’ Workforce for the Jobs of the Future
The Illinois State Attainment Working Group will establish attainment goals and identify degree, and credential needs to bolster Illinois’ workforce while promoting economic mobility across the state
March 13, 2026

President Trump Betrays the Great Lakes (Again)
Gov. Pritzker presses the Trump Administration to release federal funds for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project
March 13, 2026

PHOTO RELEASE: Gov. Pritzker Visits Kankakee County Following Storm Devastation
Governor deploys state agencies to assist emergency responders and local officials with response and recovery efforts
March 12, 2026

Gov. Pritzker, Governors Across Country Urge Congress to End Trump’s Illegal Tariffs on Working Families
Gov. Pritzker also presses Congressional leaders to act on refunds for families and businesses harmed by Trump’s tariffs
March 11, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for First-Time Homebuyers
Building on Gov. Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda, IHDAccess Home lowers barriers to homeownership for working families statewide
March 11, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.5 Billion Investment from Global Biotherapeutics Leader CSL
CSL’s expansion marks one of the largest life sciences investments in Illinois history; Company will create 300 new jobs, retain 1,200, and strengthen Illinois’ leadership in life sciences
March 9, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Asks State Department to Outline Evacuation Plans for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East
In the absence of President Trump’s leadership, Gov. Pritzker urges Secretary Marco Rubio to take immediate action to bring Americans home
March 4, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Presses on Kristi Noem’s Dog Days of Leadership Following Lack of Answers
While Kristi Noem side-steps answers, Illinois will continue to pursue accountability
March 4, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Ranked #2 for Corporate Expansion for Fourth Consecutive Year, Chicago Named #1 Metro for 13th Straight Year
Site Selection’s annual rankings reinforce Illinois’ sustained economic momentum and national business leadership
March 2, 2026