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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 13m

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!

Centro San Bonifacio community garden ribbon cutting.

Centro San Bonifacio community garden roof.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 29/09/2026

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...

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Illinois awards $4.6 million to boost tourism efforts statewide

Gov. Pritzker and DCEO announced Monday that $4.6 million in grant funding was awarded to boost tourism statewide.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 27/09/2026

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!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a selfie over a river.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 24/09/2026

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.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 23/09/2026

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!

Panel photo from the Education and Strategy of Ending Permanent Punishments forum

Group photo from the Education and Strategy of Ending Permanent Punishments forum

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 22/09/2026

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

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 21/09/2026

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!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 21/09/2026

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.

Illinois is leading the fight against Alzheimer's
- first state to require Alzheimer's training for primary care providers so more patients are diagnosed earlier
- First state to mandate insurance coverage for Alzheimer's medication without step therapy so patients get treatment sooner
- Designated AARP Age-Friendly State

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 19/09/2026

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.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 19/09/2026

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

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 18/09/2026

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...

Institute to Innovate Webinar Training
Subcontractors & Subawards
Join this training on managing subcontractors and subawards. Learn their components and how they are developed and approved. Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:00 AM CST

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 17/09/2026

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

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 16/09/2026

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!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton greets guests at the 2026 Mexican Independence Day VIP Breakfast.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 15/09/2026

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

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 15/09/2026

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!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton tours Lansing, Illinois after severe storms.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton speaks with a Lansing resident after storm damage.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Lansing community members smile for a group photo.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 15/09/2026

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.

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women's Equal Pay Day

On average, NHPI women earn 59 cents for each dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 13/09/2026

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!

Lt. Governor Stratton at the Printers Row Lit Fest.

Outside booths at the Printers Row Lit Fest.

T-shirt that read "Be Awesome. Read Books."

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 11/09/2026

On this day 25 years ago, our nation endured the deadliest terrorist attack in US history. Today we reflect and remember those we lost and stand in solidarity with the ones they left behind. Never forgotten.

Graphic with text: We will never forget. September 11, 2021

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 10/09/2026

A post-workout smoothie from Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar in Bronzeville is always a great way to start the day! I loved hearing from owner, Dr. Eunice Sanders, about her vision of holistic wellness. Small businesses like this are anchors in our community!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and business owner Dr. Eunice Sanders stand in front of Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar in Bronzeville.

Fresh flowers for sale inside Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar in Bronzeville.

Inside Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar in Bronzeville.

Dr. Eunice Sanders behind the register at Sankofa Bonne Sante Health Food & Smoothie Bar in Bronzeville.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 09/09/2026

Proving once again that the Pritzker-Stratton administration's commitment to fiscal security is working.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 09/09/2026

With Illinois’ latest menopause bill, women will get the care they deserve.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 09/09/2026

These models can cause real harm to real people. We must act now.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 08/09/2026

It's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz. Since then, Illinois took peaceful and thoughtful actions, and we are stronger than ever before. Illinois is a family and families stand up to bullies— together— in the face of hatred.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Governor Pritzker stand together at the Chicago River Walk during a press conference.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 07/09/2026

Today is about recognizing the wins of the labor movement—the 40-hour work week, safer job sites, fair wages—and recommitting to the fight for workers still being left behind.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 06/09/2026

Come support local growers and soak up the season while it lasts. From the farmstand to your table, #AgConnectsUsAll!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 04/09/2026

National Food Bank Day hits different this year. While Trump’s SNAP cuts push more Illinoisans towards food banks, our food banks are stepping up. www.feedingillinois.org/food-resourc...

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Find Food — Feeding Illinois

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 03/09/2026

Gender equality. Reproductive freedom. Civil rights. Gloria Steinem fought for them all, and in her honor, we continue that work. Her impact will be felt for generations to come. May she rest in peace.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 02/09/2026

Thanks to Dolly’s Imagination Library, 1 in 6 kids under the age of five get a free book each month—over 100,000 of them are right here in Illinois! Share the love of reading with your child: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availa...

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Check Availability - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Check availability of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in your area and register your child online or by mail.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 02/09/2026

Two in a row! Our 12th credit rating upgrade means Illinois has come back better than ever and is on strong fiscal footing.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 01/09/2026

A win for Carbondale and a win for Illinois! We're staying laser-focused on building a stronger state—this is what government as a force for good looks like.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 31/08/2026

Future leaders in action! With Girls Lead, Liza, Isabella, and Julia saw firsthand how Illinois is fighting discrimination—learning from Administrative Law Judges Jennifer and Pamela on the Human Rights Commission.

Liza, Isabella, Julia and judges Jennifer and Pamela smile for a photo.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 31/08/2026

ICYMI: Illinois just received its ELEVENTH credit increase. This is what responsible leadership looks like!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 29/08/2026

There’s nothing like the energy of the Du Quoin fairgrounds—celebrating miles of smiles here in Southern Illinois!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 28/08/2026

With a new multimodal station in Carbondale, Southern Illinoisans are more connected than ever. This is what investing in infrastructure and transit in every corner of our state looks like!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton speaks from the podium at the Connecting Illinois event.

The ribbon cutting at the Connecting Illinois event.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton shakes Senator Dick Durbin's hand.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 28/08/2026

Last month, on what would have been his 85th birthday, Illinois declared the first Emmett Till Day, honoring him and his family’s legacy. A son of Illinois, we will keep fighting for justice, truth, and equality in his honor.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 27/08/2026

No one should suffer in silence. With our latest menopause education bill, Illinois is making sure patients and practitioners have the info they need to navigate this transition.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 26/08/2026

Securing a strong financial future for everyone—just one more reason Illinois is the best place to live, work and raise a family.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 26/08/2026

Women’s Equality Day marks the certification of the 19th Amendment. We celebrate the trailblazers who fought for the right to vote—and we recommit to building a future with even more equality for women and girls.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 26/08/2026

This is what leadership looks like! 💫 Lillian shared her ideas with the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership with her Illinois Department of Central Management Services mentor Victoria at her side. So proud of her and the Girls Lead program!

Lillian at the GOAL session, smiles at the camera.

Lillian at the GOAL session, takes part in the discussion.

Lillian at the GOAL session, takes notes.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 25/08/2026

A country icon, literacy advocate, and humanitarian. Dolly Parton's generosity touched countless lives. In Illinois, her Imagination Library delivered over 5 million books to kids across our state. We’ll continue to lead with kindness in her memory. May she rest in peace.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 25/08/2026

"Anne Frank The Exhibition” at the Museum of Science and Industry is a powerful—and timely—exploration of young Anne’s resilience and strength while in hiding during the Holocaust. With antisemitism on the rise, it’s an important reminder we cannot be silent in the face of hatred and discrimination.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton stands in front of a photo of Anne Frank for a group photo.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 25/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Illinois State Fair! Great food, great people, great state. The fun continues this Friday in Du Quoin!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 24/08/2026

She was ready! (But I’m not! 🥹 5th grade…already?!) Happy Back-to-School season to kiddos across Illinois! It’s going to be a great year!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton's daughter walks into school.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 23/08/2026

The last day of the Illinois State Fair is always family day! Enjoy your day today—I’m already looking forward to next year!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s tent at the Illinois state fair.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 21/08/2026

Did you know fewer than 20% of primary care doctors receive any formal menopause training? With our latest menopause education bill, Illinois is changing the story.

Rep Lilly, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Governor Pritzker and Senator Johnson hold the bills up and smile for a photo.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 20/08/2026

Huge congrats to Francesca Duncan for being named 1 of 11 Longevity Leaders by TIME! Earlier this year I toured the facility with the @feinberg.northwestern.edu Human Longevity Lab—incredible work.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a group photo with members of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine Human Longevity Lab, Francesca Duncan is on the far left.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 20/08/2026

2026 ➡️ 2019 7 years of the Illinois State Fair, and it keeps getting better and better!

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a group photo at Conservation World in 2026.

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a group photo at Conservation World in 2019.

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