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What: Governor Pritzker will announce a new business deal and innovative workforce development initiative during National Apprenticeship week.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

New facility will attract an estimated $25 million in annual economic activity, draw 250,000 visitors, and boost Springfield’s tourism economy 

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at SCHEELS Sports Park

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker today joined local officials and business leaders to celebrate the opening of the new SCHEELS Sports Park complex. This facility is projected to attract 250,000 annual visitors, bring an estimated $25 million in annual economic activity, and boost Springfield’s tourism economy. The new complex will also provide opportunities for youth in Springfield and across the region to access new, state-of-the-art facilities that provide opportunities for the community to come together.

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at the SCHEELS Sports Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, April 28, 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

Dr. Giridhar Burra will continue to serve as a Member of the Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board.* Burra currently serves as Chairman of the Board at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) in Naperville, as well as an orthopedic surgeon. There, he specializes in sports medicine, joint repair, and arthroscopic procedures. Previously, he was Partner at Hinsdale Orthopedic Associates, now part of IBJI. Burra earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Kurnool Medical College, his Master of Surgery in Orthopedics from University of Health Sciences, and his Doctor of Medicine from Sri Venkateswaraa University.

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a tele-townhall with AARP Illinois where he will deliver remarks and kickoff the tele-townhall by discussing his BUILD housing initiative.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, April 27, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a tele-townhall with AARP Illinois where he will deliver remarks and kickoff the tele-townhall by...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, April 25, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at Northwestern's Inaugural Quantum Innovation Symposium.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at SCHEELS Sports Park

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, April 27, 2026

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