CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel on Lake Michigan to announce a series of statewide initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the nation’s birth in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration will take place across the country in 2026, culminating on July 4.“The story of Illinois has always been the story of America, and our America 250 celebration will tell that story through programming, events, and education in every corner of the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I want to invite all Illinoisans to take part in this celebration with your family, friends, and neighbors — to educate one another and tell the stories of peo

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