Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center’s Smart Manufacturing Lighthouse Program Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center’s Smart Manufacturing Lighthouse Program Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant

DCEO & IMEC Selected for Federal Funding, Advancing Illinois’ Robust Manufacturing Industry

December 5, 2024
Governor Pritzker Awards $857,000 in Grant Funding to Local Tourism and Convention Bureaus

Governor Pritzker Awards $857,000 in Grant Funding to Local Tourism and Convention Bureaus

Grant funding is part of the State’s continued effort to boost international travel to Illinois

November 19, 2024

State of Illinois Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

State of Illinois Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

DCEO Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with Proclamation, Events, Social Media Campaign

November 18, 2024

Gov. Pritzker Announces $5.5 Million Expansion of Wiegel’s Wood Dale Headquarters

Gov. Pritzker Announces $5.5 Million Expansion of Wiegel’s Wood Dale Headquarters

Investments in Groundbreaking Technology to Grow Production for EV and Renewable Energy Markets Bolstered by REV Incentives

November 15, 2024

Governor Pritzker Announces $2.3 Million for Tourism Grant Programs

Governor Pritzker Announces $2.3 Million for Tourism Grant Programs

Eligible entities can now apply for funding for the Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program

November 8, 2024

Governor Pritzker Encourages Income-Eligible Families to Apply for LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance

Governor Pritzker Encourages Income-Eligible Families to Apply for LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance

LIHEAP applications expanded to include all income-eligible households starting November 1

November 1, 2024

Illinois Announces 2024 LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance

Illinois Announces 2024 LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households beginning October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

Illinois Celebrates National Women's Business Month

Illinois Celebrates National Women's Business Month

DCEO Kicks Off Women's Business Month with a Series of Events Focused on Elevating Resources for the State's Women-Owned Businesses

October 1, 2024

Governor Pritzker Announces Launch of $5 Million Manufacturing Marketing Campaign

Governor Pritzker Announces Launch of $5 Million Manufacturing Marketing Campaign

Groundbreaking “Make It In Illinois” Campaign Will Boost Manufacturing Talent Pipeline

October 1, 2024

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About Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.