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Governor Pritzker will travel across downstate Illinois to highlight the how his agenda is growing the state’s economy and revitalizing communities in the region.

What: Governor Pritzker will announce awards to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts.

When: 11:00 AM

Where: Venice Recreation Hall at 321 Broadway, Venice, IL. 

Watchwww.illinois.gov/livevideo

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in the groundbreaking of the first STAR Bonds project.

When: 2:30 PM

Where: Illinois Star Centre Mall development site between Target and Pirate Pete’s at 3000 W Deyoung Street, Marion, IL 62959

Watch:  www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Notes: Attendees should turn off of Civic Circle Blvd into the parking lot on the North side of the mall. They will then enter the main entrance on the North side, in between the Target and Pirate Pete’s.

 

 

What: ​ Governor Pritzker will participate in the ribbon cutting of a new enclosed horse arena at Giant City State Park Stables.

When: 4:00 PM

Where: ​ Giant City State Park – Giant City Stables; 722 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL

Watch:  www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Notes: Event will take place outdoors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To stay updated on Governor Pritzker’s most recent press conferences, please visit the Governor’s Twitter page @GovPritzker or the Governor’s Facebook page @GovPritzker for the latest livestreams. Downloadable video footage of press conferences can also be accessed at the following link: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html