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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

Wayne McMillan will continue to serve as a Member of the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority.* McMillan most recently served as Vice President with Wells Fargo, retiring from the role in 2009. Previously, McMillan served as Vice President with La Salle Bank. A former elected official, McMillan served as Will County Commissioner and as Village Trustee in Bolingbrook. McMillan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lewis University and his Master of Business Administration from Governors State University.

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a panel at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families to highlight policies that put young Illinoisans on the path to success.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, March 23, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a panel at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families to highlight policies that put young...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Jeanne Richeal will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.* Richeal currently serves as DNA Technical Leader for the Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command. Previously, Richeal served as Forensic Scientist for the ISP and as Criminalist for the Chicago Police Department. Richeal is an active member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Richeal earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Northern Illinois University.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, March 20, 2026

Expanded incentives and workforce investments lay the groundwork for all-time high in film expenditures in 2025

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Breaks Film Industry Record with $703 Million in Expenditures

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Illinois film industry leaders announced that film production expenditures in Illinois reached a record-breaking high of $703 million in 2025, supporting an estimated 18,000 in industry hires. This represents a 25 percent increase in film expenditures since before the pandemic in 2019.

What: Governor Pritzker will highlight Illinois’ growth as a national destination for film and television production, with targeted State investments resulting in a record-breaking $703 million in film production expenditures in 2025.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, March 19, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will highlight Illinois’ growth as a national destination for film and television production, with targeted State...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.