Press Releases
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
Gov. Pritzker Implements Emergency Support for Illinois Farmers Affected by Rising Fuel Costs
Disaster Proclamation and Executive Order provide relief on diesel fuel costs to mitigate impacts of Trump Administration’s war in Iran and harmful economic policies
October 6, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces 2026 State Fairs’ Attendance Tops 1 Million for Second Consecutive Year
Illinois State Fairs are ranked among the most affordable in the Midwest
October 6, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Announces Completion of MetroLink Extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
Cornerstone Rebuild Illinois project strengthens regional mobility, improves connections to jobs and recreation, builds on transit successes
October 5, 2026