Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton

October is Menopause Awareness Month: State Senator Kimberly Lightford shares what we’re doing to make Illinois the best place for women at every stage of life.

We're giving families a break—all while making sure our kids are ready for the classroom.

We're investing in our communities to make them the best places to live, work and raise a family. Thanks to Rebuild Illinois, the @ilstatepolice.bsky.social HQ in East St. Louis will have the resources they need to prioritize residents' safety and uplift the ESTL community.

With investments like the new @ilstatepolice.bsky.social HQ in East St. Louis, we're building stronger, healthier, and safer communities across Illinois.

A reminder to all manufacturers that investing in Illinois is the right choice!

As a healthcare provider, Representative Yolonda Morris knows the value of continuing education for patients and providers. Illinois continues to lead the way when it comes to women’s health.

🎓 Congratulations to the first class of women graduating from the Northwestern Prison Education Program! Your dedication inspires me and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead. So proud of you all!

Today marks how far into the year disabled women have to work to make what non-disabled, white men earned last year. We need equal pay for all—now.

Getting the care you need shouldn’t mean going into debt. In Illinois, we’re stepping up with medical debt forgiveness, giving our neighbors a helping hand and a fresh start.

To everyone who joined us for Menopause Awareness Week, thank you—sharing stories and learning together is exactly what this is all about.   Remember: here in Illinois, we believe no one should go through health transitions alone. We’ve got your back.

Gwendolyn Brooks—a proud South Sider and former Illinois Poet Laureate—was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Her poetry shaped the world. On Black Poetry Day, we celebrate the rhymes and verses that help tell our story.

Today is National Mammography Day! Here’s a friendly reminder to schedule your annual mammogram. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer — it could save your life. See if you qualify for a free exam through @idph.bsky.social: dph.illinois.gov/topics-servi...

We're focused on making affordable, accessible healthcare a reality while giving a helping hand to those already carrying the burden of exorbitant medical costs.   Nearly 700,000 Illinoisans, including Kayleigh, have finally gotten relief.

Leading the nation in menopause care starts with learning how women across Illinois experience menopause.   Are you going through menopause or perimenopause? Tell us your story: bit.ly/MenopauseStory

Hispanic Heritage Month may be ending, but we’ll continue to celebrate the history, culture, and future of our Latino communities that call Illinois home!

Happy Menopause Awareness Week, Illinois! Let’s change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Women’s health matters at every stage of life.

Many tribes called this land home, before it was known as Illinois. On Indigenous People’s Day, we honor that history and look forward to a future together, built on truth, respect, and partnership.

Happy National Coming Out Day, Illinois! You belong here just as you are—we are so glad you’re part of our community.

On World Mental Health Day, remember that taking care of yourself and your mental health is healthcare. Illinois’ BEACON portal is a free, centralized resource for youth and families who need help. Get started here: beacon.illinois.gov

No one should live in fear of a loved one. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every month, Illinois is doing the work to make sure we’re protecting survivors and ending gender-based violence. Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-863-6338. Call or text 24/7.

Mike Ditka is, was and always will be a legend. Sending prayers to his family and the many Bears fans who loved him.

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day—or how far into the year Latina women have to work to earn what non-Hispanic, white men made last year. We need equal pay now.

Our agriculture community is being squeezed in every direction during their busiest time of the year. This provides diesel fuel relief while helping farmers struggling because of Trump’s affordability crisis.

Since becoming the first state to outlaw book bans in 2023, our message has stayed the same—hate has no home here. This Banned Book Week, remember that Illinois doesn't ban books—we read and celebrate them!

Three years since the October 7th attacks, we take time today to honor the lives lost and pray for everyone still living with the pain. Everyone deserves to live peacefully, safely, and without fear—in Illinois and across the world.

Now more than ever, we're making sure our infrastructure meets the needs of Illinoisans. With this extension, we’re continuing to connect Illinois with the world.

Questions about menopause or perimenopause? Menopause Awareness Week kicks off October 12 and we’re hosting free informational webinars. RSVP and more here: bit.ly/ILMenopause

An economic driver and an opportunity for our ever-growing arts community to thrive—Hollywood River Studio has found an amazing home in Southern Illinois!

Illinois’ future is bright because of our educators! On World Teachers' Day, we thank everyone who helps make our kids the best they can be!

No one should go through health transitions alone. Whether you’re learning about perimenopause for the first time or you’ve been experiencing symptoms for longer than you’d like, Illinois has your back. Join us for Menopause Awareness Week: bit.ly/ILMenopause

As we see prices rise—from groceries to fuel—we're looking out for you.

The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program helps repair communities through investment. Centro San Bonifacio—a previous R3 grantee—just opened their community garden. A wonderful celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month!

These investments help us share the best of Illinois with the world—all while supporting our economy, small businesses, and communities right here at home. www.wandtv.com/2026/09/29/i...

DYK Illinois has more than 86,000 miles of rivers and streams? It’s World Rivers Day and as the Chair of the Rivers of Illinois Coordinating Council, I know that our beautiful waterways are one of many reasons to enjoy Illinois!

Congrats to the White Sox and Cubs for making the MLB playoffs! As a lifelong Chicagoan, I’ll always root for our home teams — but let’s go White Sox! 🧦 www.nbcchicago.com/mlb/chicago-...

Climate change is here and it’s real. Illinois will continue to pave the way towards a climate safe future for all. Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov for your leadership on this global issue.

Real public safety means real second chances. The UIC and Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments forum on ending permanent punishments dug into the changes that make both possible. Thank you to JEO Director Yaacov Delaney and the legislators and panelists for sharing their insights!

This isn’t a problem that can be kicked down the road. I'm proud that Illinois continues to lead on this issue.

Making medication more accessible and affordable is one more way we’re prioritizing the health of Illinoisans. Thank you, Barb and @govpritzker.illinois.gov, for sharing your stories—together we’re building a stronger, healthier state!

This World Alzheimer's Day, I'm proud Illinois is leading the way in Alzheimer's and Dementia related care—both for patients and their caregivers.

Closing out National Farm Safety and Health Week, we thank the hardworking Illinoisans in our agricultural industry who make sure our farms work smart and safe.

We're getting people the help they need. This online hub is one more way we're making reproductive care accessible for all.

Calling all community-based organizations! Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institute 2 Innovate is hosting a webinar NEXT WEEK to share pointers for subcontractors and awardees. 📅 September 23, 11:00 AM Sign up and join! secure-web.cisco.com/1iG2NTd47oQM...

Our rural and ag communities support Illinois every single day — as Chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, I see it firsthand. This National Farm Safety and Health Week, let's support them back by prioritizing mental health services for farmers. www.siumed.org/farm

Together, in honor of Mexican Independence Day, we’re celebrating the resilience of our communities. We’re still here, gathering in fellowship and joy. To our Mexican neighbors across Illinois, Feliz Día de la Independencia!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, Illinois! Today, tomorrow, and always—we celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and bright future of our Hispanic communities.

Over a month after severe storms, Flossmoor and Lansing are still recovering. Thank you to the local leaders and neighbors who are working to make their communities whole again. Illinois is with you!

Today is Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women’s Equal Pay Day, marking how far into the year NHPI women must work to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made the previous year. Equal pay can’t wait. We must do better.

These investments are bringing us one step closer to making food insecurity a thing of the past. blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/11/n...

Book lovers unite! 📚 I had a great time hanging out at the Printers Row Lit Fest—the Midwest’s largest outdoor literary festival—now in its 41st year. Just another page in the story of how Illinois is the #MiddleOfEverything!