Photo provided courtesy of Western Illinois University NORMAL, Ill. Governor Pritzker’s latest project was music to the ears of Western Illinois University students and staff as he pledged $119 million to the school with the promise of building a new performing arts center on his October 7th appearance at WIU. “When it’s completed this 100,000 square foot building will host an 850-seating proscenium theater that will provide state of […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - High school basketball seasons will be looking different this year. Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health has classified basketball as a high-risk sport. The sport would have been delayed but there have been guidelines set in place for this season by the Illinois High School Association. Executive Director Craig Anderson was surprised to hear about the adjustment and its […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors provided updates related to the basketball season ahead of their board meeting next Thursday. The Board announced that they are formally inviting representatives from Governor Pritzker’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to attend the IHSA Board meeting on November 19. Other organizations that have worked in contact with the governor […]
Photo Courtesy IHSA Facebook BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson released a statement Friday evening to clarify the contents of a letter sent to Governor Pritzker and Deputy Governor Ruiz on Thursday. The letter asked permission IHSA and its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee to resume control over determining the resumption of IHSA sports and activities. "There have been no discussions, let alone proposed timelines, for resuming any sports […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 330 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths due to the virus. IDPH reports 1,865 cases of COVID-19 throughout 35 counties in Illinois. McLean County is reporting no new cases for the second day in a row. The three deaths include a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man […]
(Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook Page) Chicago, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker announced his administration will file a federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage. The announcement came a day after the decision to close all schools in the state of Illinois. According to a press release from the Governor's office, the request is an effort to expand medical services during COVID-19. The Pritzker administration started working on the waiver […]
Photo courtesy to Governor J.B. Pritzker's Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- College Illinois is a state-subsidized program dedicated to providing funds for struggling students. The rising price of college has become a problem for the stagnant amount of money being invested by parents. However, Governor J.B. Pritzker has a solution to this issue: money. With 27 million dollars being devoted to this program, Pritzker said he plans to, "make good on […]
NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker came to the Illinois State University campus yesterday, to announce that over $52 million left in capital funding will be for the renovation of facilities in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. “With this investment, we’re giving ISU’s current and future students a world-class education in a world-class facility, and we’re giving students the tools to succeed,” said Pritzker. The Fine Arts Complex project will include new construction that will improve Centennial […]
Photo courtesy of Governor Pritzker's Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Governor JB Pritzker spoke on last Friday, January 17 with the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Pritzker plans to expand its free tuition program for low income families. This shows his concern for more students having more college options. He and his office are making free tuition a priority. Pritzker asked to lift the threshold amount. The board on Thursday […]
