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State finalizes selections to attract investments and create jobs, with nearly 90% of approved tracts in underserved areas

Gov. Pritzker Announces Approval of 240 Illinois Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the State of Illinois has received approval for 240 qualifying census tracts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of Opportunity Zones 2.0, completing the State's evaluation and engagement process for the next round of federally-designated Opportunity Zones. A map of the approved tracts can be found on DCEO's Opportunity Zones webpage.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Governor outlines approximately 200 policy proposals for the newly-elected Congress to deliver for Illinoisans

Gov. Pritzker Releases “Fighting for Illinois: Day One Agenda”

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and community leaders to announce “Fighting for Illinois: The Day One Agenda,” a set of policy proposals for the newly-elected U.S. Congress to provide urgent relief for the people of Illinois. This agenda encourages Congress to take decisive action to address the real challenges of everyday people, puts higher wages and affordable healthcare front and center, and lowers costs so American families can enjoy the life they’ve worked hard to build.

What: Governor Pritzker will host a "Fighting for Illinois" press conference with community leaders about the need for the next Congress to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will host a "Fighting for Illinois" press conference with community leaders about the need for the next Congress to...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, November 2, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Illinois Department of Labor Director to depart at the end of the month; Incoming director to begin on November 1 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Agency Leadership Transition

CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker announced the departure of Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Jane Flanagan. Having overseen a period of growth and reinvestment in the agency, Flanagan will depart at the end of October.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026.