Illinois’ childcare providers will be able to reopen with new social distancing guidelines once their region moves into phase three of the Restore Illinois plan. Get more information about what this will look like here: mystateline.com/news/local-new…

The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund has already distributed over $16 million to help individuals and communities across our state who are struggling during this pandemic. If you can, chip in to support the fund's work today: ilcovidresponsefund.org

Today, Illinois released safety guidelines, toolkits, and training materials for businesses set to reopen during phase three of the Restore Illinois plan. Your business can access these industry-by-industry reopening resources at www2.illinois.gov/dceo/pages/res….

On this #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Each of Illinois’ regions are currently on pace to move into Phase Three of the Restore Illinois reopening plan on May 29. Get the latest data on where your region stands and learn more about Restore Illinois by visiting dph.illinois.gov/restore.

The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund is helping those who are struggling during this pandemic. Find out more about the fund’s efforts and make a donation here: ilcovidresponsefund.org

Our state has been working hard to provide long-term care facilities with PPE, free testing, and information about best practices. Learn more about these efforts to protect our most vulnerable populations and find data about specific facilities here: dph.illinois.gov/covid19

You can make a difference in the lives of those struggling across our state during this pandemic by supporting the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund. Visit ilcovidresponsefund.org to learn more about the fund’s efforts and make a contribution.

This #Juneteenth, as we commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States, it’s imperative that we reaffirm our commitment to the fight for freedom, justice, and equality for all by working to root out and eradicate systemic racism in our country.

Where would we be without all the dad jokes?! Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads in Illinois and around the country!

Happy #LaborDay from team Think Big Illinois! As we celebrate this holiday, let’s take a moment to honor Illinois’ labor movement, which fights tirelessly every single day to improve the lives of working families across our state.

Shanah Tovah to those observing Rosh Hashanah in Illinois and around the world!