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Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth in the state’s vital manufacturing sector. The program is part of Illinois’ broader commitment to support the state’s manufacturers while bolstering the manufacturing ecosystem.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remains committed to open and transparent communication on public health developments.

2025 Month Items sold In-state resident sales Out-of-state resident sales Sales total January 3,958,808 $111,503,991.71 $28,687,248.56 $140,191,240.27 February 3,814,569 $103,632,113.52 $26,976,173.05 $130,608,286.57 March 4,314,397 $116,452,635.34 $31,032,923.70 $147,485,559.04 April 4,514,562 $116,606,027.51 $29,999,905.47 $146,605,932.99 TOTALS: 16,684,800 $448,193,965.07 $116,696,221.78 $564,890,186.85

Following the passage of Governor JB Pritzker's seventh consecutive balanced budget, the State of Illinois today highlighted a historic $500 million investment in site readiness—marking a bold step forward in transforming unused state properties into hubs of economic opportunity. This investment—which represents the largest site readiness investment in state history—will prepare sites across the state to attract new industries, create jobs, and bring new life to communities that have long been impacted by shuttered or unused facilities.

SPRINGFIELD – Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses. The $55.2 billion spending plan is supported by $55.3 billion of revenue, including just over $1 billion in new taxes and revenue changes.