“We are working around the clock to get this break fixed,” Roberts said. “I am also reaching out to Governor JB Pritzker as well as other state and county officials to expedite the help we need to get a permanent resolution..."
“While I'm not the only one who can fight, I’m the one in the arena. And I am all in for the fight against Kwame Raoul, JB Pritzker and the overbearing political class that protected power at the expense of hardworking families and businesses in this state. I’m all in for the people of Illinois. Let’s go."
"These exhibitors are the future of agriculture in our state and represent the best of the best," said Jerry Costello II, Director, Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Puente earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy.
The $2 million in funds would be in addition to $5.4 million in federal HHS funding and an existing $5.8 million in state funds, for a total budget of $13.2 million.
The declaration also authorizes emergency procurements to facilitate the state's response. The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.