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CTE programs now serve more than one in four community college students

Career and Technical Education Enrollment Grows by Nearly 6 Percent at Illinois Community Colleges

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announced that enrollment in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Illinois community colleges grew 5.9 percent this fall as more students continue to turn to career-focused training, the highest in nine years. This increase reflects Governor Pritzker’s commitment to ensuring community colleges have diverse career and training offerings that lead to good-paying jobs.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2,284 retailers participated in tax holiday, making school essentials more affordable for Illinois families

Gov. Pritzker Provides $11.4 Million in Savings During the 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday provided an estimated $11.4 million in savings for Illinois families – exceeding the $10 million savings estimate. The tax holiday, held August 7 through August 16, reduced the state sales tax rate on clothing, footwear and school supplies. Approximately 2,284 retailers sold an estimated $229.3 million in qualifying items during that period. The reduced rate applied to purchases made both in stores and online.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, October 26, 2026

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Brian Richardson will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission.* Richardson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of StartOut, a national nonprofit organization where he leads a dynamic platform for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and innovators. In addition to his role at StartOut, Richardson also serves as Adjunct Professor with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Previously, Richardson served as Lamda Legal’s Midwest Regional Director, advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV. Earlier in his career, Richardson served as Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Richardson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Geography from University of Chicago and his Master of Business Administration from University of California Berkley.

Overall enrollment increased for the third consecutive year despite demographic change forecasts

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Public Universities Achieved Highest Enrollment Level in Over a Decade

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that enrollment at public universities in Illinois reached the highest level since 2015, with more than 190,000 students enrolled during the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Total enrollment at Illinois public universities increased for the third consecutive year and is the highest in 11 years according to IBHE’s annual First Look Fall Enrollment report.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 23, 2026

Announcement represents largest single Illinois job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent history

Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Create 3,750 New Jobs in Will County

JOLIET – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Hyundai Translead is expanding its planned investment in Will County – creating a total of 3,750 new full-time jobs and investing $600 million. Since announcing its decision to establish an Illinois manufacturing presence in March 2026, Hyundai Translead has decided to add a third shift in order to meet growing demand. To support the project and provide opportunities for Illinoisans to train in advanced manufacturing, the State is also investing in a new Manufacturing Training Academy (MTA) at Joliet Junior College (JJC).