CHICAGO, Ill. -- Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will embark on a three-day tour of Southern and Central Illinois from October 9-11, 2024.
She will make stops in Bloomington, Springfield, Murphysboro, Carbondale, Metropolis, Marion, Herrin, and Vienna.
The trip is to demonstrate the Lt. Governor's commitment to uplifting communities across the state, driven by her role as Chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council.
The tour will highlight economic initiatives, celebrate historical landmarks, and engage with local leaders and residents.
Lt. Governor Stratton will announce grant awards, meet with mayors and business leaders, and participate in workforce development discussions.
We will update this story with times as they become available.
KEY EVENTS:
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Address to Statewide Building Trades (IBEW Hall, Bloomington)
- Commemoration of 1908 Race Riot National Monument (HSHS St. John's Hospital Auditorium, Springfield)
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- States� Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) Grant Announcement with Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Chair (Southern Illinois Airport, Murphysboro)
- Meeting with the Black Chamber of Commerce (Carbondale Civic Center)
- DRA and Dept. of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Grant Conversation (Laborers' Training Center, Marion)
- Delta Leadership Network Reception (The Pavilion, Marion)
Friday, October 11, 2024
- Visit to Metropolis (Home of Superman)
- One Shawnee Summit (Vienna High School, Vienna) "One Shawnee" is a non-profit community development organization with a vision for revitalizing the Ohio River and Shawnee National Forest regions of southernmost Illinois. This program begins at 9:00 a.m. Friday and ends at 12:30 p.m.
