Recent Illinois regulations affecting small businesses

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 14, 2026, as BigBookBag and Youth Symposium Day in Illinois to recognize Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's 30th annual event providing mentorship, mental wellness support, and school supplies to underserved students.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 15-21, 2026, as National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week in Illinois to recognize nutrition support provided to children and adults in care settings.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims April 5-11, 2026, as Community Banking Week to recognize over 300 community banks and thrifts employing 30,000 workers and reinvesting 95 percent of loan portfolios locally.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 2026 as Month of the Woman Farmer to recognize the state's 33,927 women agricultural producers, who represent 28 percent of all producers.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 20, 2026, as STEM Education Day and encourages school districts to fund after-school robotics programs to inspire youth STEM career pursuit.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 25, 2026, as Housing Authority of Cook County Day in Illinois to recognize the organization's 80th anniversary and role as the state's second-largest public housing authority.

Governor Pritzker proclaims April 2026 as Save Abandoned Infants Month in Illinois to raise awareness of the state's Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act allowing anonymous, safe surrender of newborns.

This input is a ceremonial proclamation honoring an individual's birthday and life achievements, not a regulation or grant opportunity affecting small businesses, so it falls outside the scope of the assignment.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Illinois to recognize the American Red Cross's disaster relief and humanitarian services.

Governor Pritzker proclaims April 1, 2026, as National Walking Day in Illinois to promote physical activity and community well-being among residents.

Governor Pritzker proclaims April 2026 as Illinois Community College Month to recognize the system's role educating 75 percent of Illinois public undergraduate students and awarding 73,687 degrees and certificates in fiscal year 2025.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 29, 2026, as Education and Sharing Day to honor Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson's contributions to education and moral development.

Governor Pritzker proclaims April 12-18, 2026, as Telecommunications Week in Illinois to recognize public safety telecommunicators and their role in operating state communications systems.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 27, 2026, as Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness Day to highlight a leading maternal mortality cause affecting two to eight per 100,000 births.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 1-7, 2026, as Peace Corps Week in Illinois to honor volunteers and recognize the organization's service legacy since 1961.