Secretary of State Jesse White Archives

2022 Illinois State Fair officially opens

— August 12, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The 2022 Illinois State Fair officially got underway Thursday, Aug. 11 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Secretary of State Jesse White cut the ceremonial ribbon in front…

Secretary of state calls for new MLK statue on Capitol grounds
— May 4, 2021

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Tuesday, May 4 said it’s time for the state to construct a new statue commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., as the current…
Closure of driver services facilities extended
— December 7, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Monday, Dec. 7 driver services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due…
New email service available through Secretary of State Office
— October 19, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving…
Illinois reaches milestone on organ donor registry
— August 30, 2020

Illinois’ organ/tissue donor registry reached a milestone on Aug. 28 with 7 million registrants. “I am so proud that Illinoisans continue to show their giving spirit and commitment…

Auto dealers sue Jesse White’s office, electric vehicle companies
— March 29, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office, alleging that White is allowing unlicensed,…
Pritzker extends eviction moratorium, driver facilities to close
— November 13, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – As the state once again reported a one-day high for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he would extend a temporary ban on evictions and…
Secretary of state extends driver’s license, ID expiration dates
— September 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Expiration dates on Illinois driver’s licenses and state ID cards will be extended another three months, Secretary of State Jesse White announce Wednesday. White announced…