Press Releases

Gov. Pritzker Announces the 2026 Order of Lincoln Recipients
Larry Gies, The Honorable Valerie Jarrett, Blair Kamin, Reginald Petty, and The Honorable Jesse White will receive the award on April 11
December 19, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments
Despite attacks from federal government, Illinois continues to deliver new economic opportunities, stronger education and healthcare, and essential civil rights protections
December 17, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act
Illinois takes historic step to bolster reliability, expand access, and strengthen safety across world-class transportation system
December 16, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Announces $2 Million Investment in Springfield Homeless System
The funding will be distributed among community organizations in the capital area as part of the Home Illinois plan to prevent and end homelessness
December 15, 2025

Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients
Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives
December 12, 2025


Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Protect Immigrants from Unjust Federal Actions
HB 1312 enacts protections for immigrants as the Trump Administration terrorizes Illinois communities
December 9, 2025


Gov. Pritzker Unveils Illinois’ Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
Illinois organizes statewide plans to honor historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
December 3, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Bill to Protect and Expand Vaccine Access for Illinoisans
HB 767 codifies access to life-saving immunizations as the federal government abandons science
December 2, 2025

Governor Pritzker Awards $10 Million to Illinois Small Businesses
Grant funding will support 47 small business capital improvement projects throughout Illinois
November 21, 2025