Pritzker America 250 Dec 3, 2025 Dec 3, 2025 Updated Dec 3, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save America's 250th birthday is July 4, but it is fitting that Illinois leaders launched the celebration Wednesday, as it is the Prairie State's 207th birthday. As featured on Illinois leaders kick off celebration of America's 250th anniversary Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders kicked off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary at Navy Pier Wednesday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Saturday Evening Forecast Poll Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesAlcohol sales restricted in Champaign ahead of Illini Elite Eight gameIL Senate passes bill allowing not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grantsSpringfield Park District worker identified after fatal lawn mower accident5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois March 27-29FBI seeks additional victims after Springfield church official child pornography arrestDecatur restaurant announces temporary closure amid staffing changesRoad closures planned in Downtown Urbana for No Kings Day of Action eventIL plan could create IDOC end-of-life peer support programLocal bars get prepared for Illini's Elite Eight gameHow to Watch | Illinois needs 'Elite' game to get past Big Ten rival Iowa Videos
Illinois leaders kick off celebration of America's 250th anniversary Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders kicked off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary at Navy Pier Wednesday.