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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

As the Trump Administration fails to provide federal oversight, Illinois builds on existing law to protect public trust and prevent insider trading in prediction markets

Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Strengthen State Ethics Rules on Prediction Markets 

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued Executive Order 2026 – 04 to strengthen guardrails across state government, prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to participate or assist any person in prediction markets and event-based contracts. Illinois is doubling down on its commitment to a transparent and ethical government by bolstering its current state laws to prevent insider trading amid the rapid growth of online prediction markets and event-based gambling contracts.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Jodi Hoos will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.* Hoos currently serves as Peoria County State’s Attorney, the first woman to ever hold this office in Peoria County. First appointed by the Peoria County Board unanimously in 2019, she was then elected to the position in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Previously, Hoos served as Peoria County Resident Circuit Judge for five years. During her time on the bench, she handled a variety of civil cases ranging from personal injury to multimillion-dollar medical malpractice claims. Hoos earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from University of Nebraska Kearney and her Juris Doctorate from University of Nebraska Lincoln.

Working group will help prepare Illinois’ workforce for the jobs of the future  

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois State Attainment Working Group Members

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced 11 appointments to the Illinois State Attainment Working Group. Established by the Governor’s Executive Order 2026-03 last month, the working group will establish statewide goals to prepare Illinois’ workforce for the jobs of the future by bringing together a diverse group of expert voices.

CHICAGO — Today, Governor Pritzker released the following statement after the U.S. District Court concluded Illinois v. Trump, the case concerning the Trump Administration’s illegal attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois:

Statement from Gov. Pritzker on the Conclusion of Illinois v. Trump

CHICAGO — Today, Governor Pritzker released the following statement after the U.S. District Court concluded Illinois v. Trump, the case concerning...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, April 20, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, April 18, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks and host a discussion on housing and his BUILD Initiative at the City Club of Chicago.