Recent Illinois regulations affecting small businesses

Illinois Department of Human Services increases AABD grant allowances and care rates by $10 to align with January 2026 SSI benefit increases, as required by federal regulation for state supplemental payment programs.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services expands Medicaid reimbursement eligibility for behavioral health services to include licensed clinical professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and certified veteran support speci…

Illinois Department of Human Services removes administrative rules for the Autism Research Fund Scientific Review Committee due to statutory sunset of the Autism Research Checkoff Fund on January 1, 2026.

Illinois Governor Pritzker designates March 22-28, 2026, as Cleaning Week to recognize the cleaning and facility solutions industries' role in reducing illness-related absences and supporting workforce health.

Illinois Governor Pritzker designates March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month to promote treatment services for over one million affected residents through outpatient programs, a toll-free hotline, and self-exclusion options.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 8, 2026, as VOA Illinois Day to honor Volunteers of America Illinois, the largest provider of veteran services in Chicagoland and a major provider of homeless services and affordable housing for seniors and disabled…

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to highlight screening's potential to reduce diagnoses by 22% and deaths by 33% by 2030.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 3, 2026, as Trilogy Day to honor a Chicago nonprofit providing comprehensive behavioral health services including mental healthcare, crisis intervention, and employment support for over 55 years.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 9, 2026, as Legacy in Leadership Day in Illinois to honor Congressman James E. Clyburn's lifetime of service and historical preservation work.

Governor Pritzker's Illinois proclamation designates March 2026 as GRI Disorder Awareness Month to recognize rare genetic neurodevelopmental conditions affecting ionotropic glutamate receptors.

Governor Pritzker designates March 10, 2026, as Histotechnology Professionals Day in Illinois to recognize medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical, and chemistry professionals in the histotechnology field.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 2026 as Women Veterans' Recognition Month to honor approximately 50,000 women veterans in the state.

Illinois Governor Pritzker proclaims March 2026 as Trisomy Awareness Month and March 9, 2026, as Trisomy Awareness Day to recognize the genetic condition and support affected individuals and families.

Governor Pritzker proclaims March 25, 2026, as Hellenic Independence Day in Illinois to commemorate Greek independence and celebrate shared democratic values with Greece.

This proclamation does not contain regulations or grant opportunities relevant to small businesses and therefore cannot be summarized per the assignment rules.