Happy Mother's Day, Illinois.

Today is about celebrating how important and special mothers and grandmothers and mother figures are to us.

You may not hear it often enough, but thank you. Your love and sacrifice has made us stronger and our days brighter. ❤️

Illinois has made life sciences a key industry in our state’s economy and future.

And our work is paying off - Chicago has now broken into the Top 10 markets for life sciences thanks to our incredible universities, research centers, and workforce. bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2…

We're bringing manufacturing home to Illinois, where it belongs.

My administration is providing local manufacturers with the resources they need to compete in the future and advance innovation in their field.

And thanks to resounding interest, we're increasing our investment.

👀 chicagobusiness.com/technology/pri…

If you work with students interested in going to college or technical school this fall, have them connect with ISAC to get FREE help with financial aid and college planning, including help completing the #FAFSA or Alternative App! okt.to/SJolwk

Students still have time to commit to an Illinois university for fall 2024! High school seniors who did not complete a FAFSA or Alt App should complete this brief form at isac.org/connect. ISAC will be in touch to help with financial aid apps.

No one should have to go into debt simply because they get sick.

It’s past time we erase medical debt for Illinoisans – it's the right thing to do.

Since day one, I’ve worked to make sure Illinois is the best state to raise a family.

None of our work matters though if we continue to face a maternal mortality crisis in America.

We’re taking action so every new mom, no matter her income, has a healthy, safe pregnancy.

It's National Nurses Week, Illinois.

Our nurses serve as the front line of our health care system by providing compassion and service during some of our most difficult days.

Sending my gratitude to these heroes whose perseverance has saved countless lives.

Another year, another construction season begins!

Illinois is entering one of our busiest ever thanks to Rebuild IL which is investing in projects and people from Decatur to across the state.

We’re delivering improvements, building resilient infrastructure, and creating jobs.

BREAKING: SB 1 to create the Dept. of Early Childhood has passed!

Thank you to Mary Beth Canty and advocates for your work in making services simpler, better, and fairer for children and their families in Illinois.

I look forward to signing it into law.

👏👏

Year 1️⃣2️⃣, Illinois!

We celebrated another fantastic Annual Latino Unity Day by honoring the many contributions of our Latino communities.

Only together can we build a state that’s united in its strength, recognizes our diversity, and meets this moment with open arms.

Stay safe, Illinois.

We're monitoring severe weather in the state, especially in Southern Illinois, with tornados, heavy rain, and wind in the forecast.

Please follow all warnings and watches, take precautions, and stay updated with ReadyIllinois.

The future is electric — and it starts here in Illinois.

We're making it clear that we're home to one of the most robust EV ecosystems in the nation, thanks to our manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and workforce.

A win for our economy and Illinoisans across the state.

NEW: Illinois welcomed over 2M international visitors in 2023 — a boost of nearly $2.7 billion into our economy.

With a 39% increase from the previous year, our state continues to grow in global appeal as a world-class destination.

We truly are in the #MiddleofEverything .

Congratulations to Illinois' Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood — the first teacher in Indian Prairie to receive this honor!

It's because of educators like her that our students and schools lead the way nationwide.

Thank you for all you do!

Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay ! 📚✏️

Thank you to the amazing educators who go above and beyond every day to inspire and educate future generations.

Show the teachers in your life some love today (and always!)

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from Tony Sanders and all of us at ISBE. Thank you for following your passion and pursuing a career in education. We appreciate all that you do!

And on Teacher Appreciation Day, I want to thank all of our state’s educators for their dedication to empowering and inspiring future generations of leaders.

Illinois appreciates the work you do day in and day out to make school a welcoming place to be for our students.