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Gov. Pritzker Announces Innovate Illinois: A Public-Private Partnership to Secure Federal Funding for Illinois1106259CHICAGO -- Seizing the opportunity to capture the billions of dollars of federal and private investment in science, technology and climate initiatives, Governor JB Pritzker, in partnership with P33,the Civic Committee, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, is launching Innovate Illinois, a diverse coalition of business leaders, higher education institutions, and elected officials to coordinate the state’s efforts to secure funding through the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.3/28/2023 3:37:18 PM03/28/2023 3:37:18 PMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions962011Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration3/27/2023 9:07:59 PM03/27/2023 9:07:59 PMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Gov. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across Illinois1529260SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced $20 million in grants have been awarded to 116 non-profit organizations across the state through the 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).3/24/2023 1:12:26 PM03/24/2023 1:12:26 PMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
IDPH Reports 12 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-191529262CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 12 counties in the state are at an elevated Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to nine a week ago.3/24/2023 5:22:15 PM03/24/2023 5:22:15 PMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions 1529263Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions 3/24/2023 9:21:24 PM03/24/2023 9:21:24 PMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in February1529267SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +10,700 in February, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM01/1/1900 6:00:00 AMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Pritzker Administration and Flender Corporation Announce Manufacturing Expansion in Elgin1529268ELGIN – Governor JB Pritzker, Flender Corporation and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that Flender will expand its current manufacturing facility in Elgin – creating 50 new full-time jobs and retaining 140 existing full-time jobs.1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM01/1/1900 6:00:00 AMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Construction Begins on Illinois Youth Center in Lincoln1529270Lincoln – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced construction will begin on a new Illinois Youth Center for youth in secure custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ).1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM01/1/1900 6:00:00 AMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Gov. Pritzker Announces $175 Million Available in B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses1529278CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program.1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM01/1/1900 6:00:00 AMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js
Gov. Pritzker Names Bria Scudder Deputy Governor1529280Chicago—Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that Bria Scudder will serve as Deputy Governor for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment, and Energy.1/1/1900 6:00:00 AM01/1/1900 6:00:00 AMFalse41;041~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/SOI_Item_IISNews.js