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What: Governor Pritzker will attend the Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The FY27 budget advances the Governor’s Affordability Agenda for working families and invests in core services  

Gov. Pritzker Signs Eighth Consecutive Balanced Budget

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined legislative leaders and members of the General Assembly to sign the FY27 state budget package. The $55.9 billion balanced General Funds budget continues seven years of fiscal progress while prioritizing affordability for working families through housing support, food assistance, tax relief measures, and investments in education and healthcare — all without raising taxes on working people.

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a Pop-Up Conversation event hosted by Punchbowl News.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, June 16, 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 Five Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Garvin Ambrose will serve as a Member of the Children and Family Services Advisory Council.* Ambrose currently serves as Chief of Staff to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke. Previously, Ambrose served as Chief of the Bureau of Administrative Services at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Earlier in his career, Ambrose served as Chief of Staff to the Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and as Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. Active in his community, Ambrose currently serves on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Character and Fitness, the Advisory Board of the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, and 100 Black Men of Chicago, a youth mentoring organization. Previously, Ambrose was appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy of Connecticut as State Victim Advocate, serving as Chair of Connecticut’s first Victims’ Rights Enforcement Advisory Commission. Ambrose earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University and his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Colley Law School.

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks at the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, June 15, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, June 13, 2026

SB 3222 immediately bans the sale of intoxicating hemp to people under the age of 21; landmark legislation also boosts equity and medical access, reduces regulatory burdens

Gov. Pritzker Bans the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp to Minors, Bolsters Equity and Oversight in the Cannabis Industry

 State investment supports more than 430 pharmacies to expand access in rural and underserved communities across Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Announces $25 Million to Strengthen Pharmacy Access Across Illinois

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced $24.7 million in funding for 434 entities through the Illinois Pharmacy Support Program, an initiative to strengthen access to pharmacy services across Illinois. The program was designed to assist pharmacies around the state most at risk of closure or financial strain, particularly those serving in rural areas, low-income communities, or populations with limited access to health care.