Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a new vaccine initiative specifically geared toward a particular group of frontline workers.
In a press release published on Wednesday, July 7, Pritzker highlighted the new incentive package, targeting state employees who work in direct care facilitates, such as those under the departments of Human Services, Veteran's Affairs, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections.
Prizes include cash bonuses ranging from $5K to $10K, lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, State Fair admission and concert passes, airline vouchers, and tickets to Bears, Cubs, Fire FC, and Cardinals games.
Eligible employees must receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to qualify for the drawings. Winners will be announced on Monday, July 19.
“Our state employees have worked tirelessly on the frontlines throughout the pandemic and I’m thrilled to announce this new opportunity to encourage them to get vaccinated,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “By further increasing state employee vaccination rates, we’re not just protecting our staff, we’re protecting our vulnerable residents in state facilities and our surrounding communities. Getting vaccinated is truly how we protect ourselves from new variants and put this pandemic behind us.”
