In the News

Updates from the Illinois Commission, America 250, Partners, and 250 Communities across Illinois.

  • WATCH: Governor Pritzker's 250th Kickoff at Navy Pier

    DECEMBER 2025: Hear about Illinois’ plans for 2026.

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  • WATCH: Press Announcement

    January 17, 2025: News announcement about the Illinois America 250 State Commission, hosted by the Illinois State Library.

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  • WCIA: Illinois leaders call on residents for ideas on how to celebrate

    Illinoisans can now help with preparations.

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Press Releases

  • PRESS RELEASE: 250TH Kickoff

    Gov. Pritzker Unveils Illinois’ Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Illinois organizes statewide plans to honor the historic anniversary.

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  • PRESS RELEASE: State Fair

    IL America 250 will table in the Governor’s tent at the State Fair, Aug 7-17, 2025, offering free pocket-sized copies of the Declaration of Independence.

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  • PRESS RELEASE: Commission

    Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation's 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

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