JB knows that his most important job is to protect Illinois families, and he’s put in place common-sense reforms to make everyone in our state safer.
Followed the advice of doctors and scientists to protect the lives of Illinoisans
Joined the U.S. Climate Alliance and committed to reducing the state’s carbon footprint while enacting sweeping environmental protections to prevent coal ash from polluting communities across Illinois
Improved public safety by expanding recruitment of new Illinois State Police troopers
Elevated and strengthened safety for first responders on state highways
Implemented gun dealer licensing to eliminate straw purchases and reduce gun trafficking
Strengthened the Illinois State Police Division of Forensics Services to address the forensics backlog and introduced rape evidence tracking tool
Banned ICE detention centers, welcomed refugees with new welcome centers across the state, and provided immigrant families with health care during the pandemic
Expanded access to banking services to reduce reliance on predatory lenders through the “Bank On” initiative and capped high-interest payday loans
Doubled the amount of funding for violence prevention and anti-violence programs
Provided millions of Ilinoisans relief from high interest on consumer debt
Developed a $15 million low-interest loan program to help small municipalities that were financially impacted by high natural gas prices due to extreme weather conditions