CHICAGO - Building on the administration's ongoing work to make Illinois the best state in the nation to raise young children, Governor JB Pritzker announced a $200 million investment of federal funds in additional training, mentorships, and scholarships to pursue advanced credentials for the childcare workforce over the next two years. The governor also signed HB 2878, … [Read more...] about Gov. Pritzker Announces $200 Million Investment to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce
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Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant. CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor setting in areas with substantial and high … [Read more...] about Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations
Rebuilding Illinois: Construction begins on Houbolt Road Extension in Will County
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today joined CenterPoint Properties, Will County and City of Joliet officials to mark the start of construction of the Houbolt Road Extension, a public-private partnership that will improve safety and traffic flow along the critical Interstate 80 corridor, while expanding job growth and economic opportunity. The project … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Illinois: Construction begins on Houbolt Road Extension in Will County
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking for Rebuild Illinois Funded Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at University of Illinois Chicago
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker today joined University of Illinois leaders and other stakeholders to break ground on a new Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center (CDRLC) at the University of Illinois Chicago. The new 135,000 square foot Center will provide state-of-the-art facilities for research and innovation, accommodate the rapidly increasing undergraduate … [Read more...] about Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking for Rebuild Illinois Funded Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at University of Illinois Chicago
Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Small Increase in Unemployment Rate Up in June
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate rose +0.1 percentage point to 7.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,500 in June, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary … [Read more...] about Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Small Increase in Unemployment Rate Up in June