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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Congressional Republicans Consider Cutting SNAP Benefits for 427,000 Illinoisans 

Gov. Pritzker Presses Congress to Protect Food and Nutrition Program for Working Families

CHICAGO — Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker joined 23 governors from across the country to send a letter urging Congressional leaders to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a critical safety net that an estimated 427,000 Illinoisans are at risk to lose.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

   Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

  Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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  

Celeste Bermejo will serve as Member of the Joliet Regional Port District Board* Bermejo is driven by a deep belief in community empowerment through finance, education, and civic leadership. She is a Financial Services Professional with WestPoint Financial Group, where she advises small business owners on retirement strategies and financial risk management. Bermejo also champions equitable access to literacy programs while serving as President of the Fountaindale Public Library District Board of Trustees and on the Board of Directors for the Classmates Literacy Foundation. Bermejo received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA in finance from Lewis University.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Monday, June 23, 2025.

 Daily Public Schedule: Monday, June 23, 2025

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

    Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

   Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, June 21, 2025

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 Executive Appointment

Alicia Atkinson will serve as Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator.* Alicia Atkinson, ENP, brings nearly two decades of 911 expertise to the State of Illinois. Starting as a Telecommunicator, Alicia has held the positions of Certified Training Officer, Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator, Assistant Communications Manager, and Deputy Director within 911 centers. She also worked briefly in the private sector, where she led projects and teams supporting 911 centers in implementing software and call-handling protocols. A committed lifelong learner, Alicia maintains multiple public safety certifications and consistently seeks opportunities for professional development within the 911 industry. Her dedication to the 911 community is evident through her active involvement in committees and initiatives. As the Region 1 Director and Chair of the Training and Education Committee within the Illinois National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Chapter, Alicia strives to drive positive change within the industry and uplift fellow 911 professionals. Atkinson’s appointment is effective July 1, 2025.

Today, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: