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CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s executive order to attack free and fair elections in the United States:

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on Fair and Free Elections

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s executive order to attack free and fair elections...

Tour sheds light on Trump Administration’s harmful agenda, demonstrates importance of responsible leadership

ICYMI: Gov. Pritzker’s Standing Up for Illinois Tour

CHICAGO- Last week, Governor Pritzker joined Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, agency directors, and advocates in cities across Illinois to shed light on how the Trump Administration’s extreme agenda is hurting working families, farmers, veterans, seniors, and other Illinoisans. The tour showed the harmful impacts on people when Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans in Congress take a chainsaw to healthcare, childcare, infrastructure, Social Security, and other critical services that help working families– all to give a tax break to their wealthy friends.

PEORIA- Today, as part of his Standing Up for Illinois Tour, Governor Pritzker attended a community meeting where Care Can’t Wait, local advocates, providers, and patients shared their stories on the importance of protecting Medicaid and the negative impact cuts would have on their lives. The community meeting was held at EP!C, a service center that provides educational, residential, employment, and clinical support to people with intellectual or physical disabilities – many of whom rely on Medicaid for healthcare.

Gov. Pritzker Joins Community Meeting on Protecting Medicaid During Standing Up for Illinois Tour

PEORIA- Today, as part of his Standing Up for Illinois Tour, Governor Pritzker attended a community meeting where Care Can’t Wait, local...

Stop #3 in Governor’s Standing Up for Illinois Tour highlights State commitment to strengthening public transportation as Trump Administration pauses $826 million in federal infrastructure improvements

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Rockford Public Transportation Expansion

ROCKFORD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Acting Secretary Gia Biagi and local leaders to celebrate the ongoing construction of the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) expansion project, which strengthens the State’s infrastructure network and improves public transit. The RMTD has been awarded a total of $39.4 million from the Illinois Department of Transportation for this project as part of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Grant Program.

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education:

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on on Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of...

Amid federal attacks on Social Security, Rep. Underwood, Lt. Gov Stratton, and advocates discuss risks to two million Illinoisans

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Social Security on Standing Up for Illinois Tour

ROMEOVILLE- Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joined Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Illinois Department on Aging Director Mary Killough, and local advocacy leaders in the second stop of the Governor’s Standing Up for Illinois Tour.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, agriculture leaders discuss impacts of federal funding cuts, need to stand up for farmers

Gov. Pritzker Kicks Off Standing Up for Illinois Tour with Agriculture Roundtable

CHAMPAIGN- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello, and local agriculture leaders to kick off the Standing Up for Illinois Tour. The event’s roundtable discussion shed light on how the Trump administration’s extreme agenda is hurting Illinoisans and emphasized the need for responsible leadership that supports farmers and working families.

Historic Increase in enrollment comes as Governor Pritzker proposes expanding access to 4-year degrees at community colleges

Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking Increase in Community College Enrollment

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that 2025 Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges continues to surge, increasing to 8.9% compared to the previous Spring. The nearly 9% increase is the largest Spring-to-Spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) began collecting systemwide enrollment in the late 1990s, and the third straight year of Spring enrollment increases according to the state’s latest 2025 Spring Enrollment Report.

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement:

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on the Passing of Cindy Pritzker

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement ahead of the U.S. Senate vote on the Continuing Resolution:

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on the Government Funding Bill in Congress 

Governor addressed education stakeholders at IEA Representative Assembly, and is set deliver remarks at NEA Town Hall this evening 

Gov. Pritzker Joins Illinois Education Leaders Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Public Education

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined hundreds of representatives from the Illinois Education Association (IEA) including leadership, educators, state legislators, and stakeholders at the IEA Representative Assembly. Governor Pritzker delivered remarks summarizing the State’s education investments through his proposed FY26 budget, as well as underscoring the importance of defending public education as the Trump Administration works to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Governor participates in panel discussions alongside leadership of Rivian, IBM

Gov. Pritzker Touts Illinois’ High-Tech Economy and Future at SXSW

AUSTIN, TX- Governor Pritzker joined technology executives and enthusiasts at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas to showcase how Illinois is positioning itself as a leader in the sectors of tomorrow and growing the economy through high-tech industries. Governor Pritzker highlighted the state’s recent economic development success and pitched prospective businesses and entrepreneurs on building the future in Illinois.

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