Pritzker announces $40 million grant program to promote development-ready ‘megasites’ Pritzker announces $40 million grant program to promote development-ready ‘megasites’ Monday, February 6, 2023 Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced the creation of a $40 million grant program to incentivize the creation of large development-ready areas known as “megasites” across the state.
Report pushes for greater focus on teacher recruitment and retention amid shortages Report pushes for greater focus on teacher recruitment and retention amid shortages Thursday, February 2, 2023 Illinois schools are still grappling with a teacher shortage that seems to only be getting worse, a recent survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows.
Replacing Illinois institution as secretary of state, Giannoulias makes modernization push Replacing Illinois institution as secretary of state, Giannoulias makes modernization push Tuesday, January 24, 2023 For newly sworn-in Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, customer service is the central mission as he assumes the state’s second-largest constitutional office, replacing the man who had... Read more
At World Economic Forum, Pritzker plays role of Illinois’ ‘best chief marketing officer’ At World Economic Forum, Pritzker plays role of Illinois’ ‘best chief marketing officer’ Thursday, January 19, 2023 After his second-term inauguration amid a frenzied “lame duck” legislative session last week, Gov. JB Pritzker took the global stage this week at the World Economic Forum’s... Read more
UPDATED: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals UPDATED: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals Sunday, January 15, 2023 Despite Illinois’ efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into the state’s economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute released new data warning of the... Read more
Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor Thursday, January 12, 2023 A bill that would guarantee a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year for all Illinois workers passed both chambers of the General Assembly Tuesday and will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker, who... Read more
After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, January 11, 2023 A mix of incumbents and newly minted lawmakers were sworn into their terms in the 103rd General Assembly Wednesday following a hectic week of “lame duck” action in the House and Senate. Read more
Pritzker strikes optimistic tone, lays out second-term priorities in inaugural address Pritzker strikes optimistic tone, lays out second-term priorities in inaugural address Monday, January 9, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker was sworn in to his second term Monday with the state’s other constitutional officers, promising a bold and ambitious agenda for the next four years. Read more