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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 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.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, June 12, 2026

Company’s expansion project will create 100 new jobs and retain more than 700 positions in Central Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Announces Rural King to Invest $75 Million in New Headquarters

MATTOON – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Rural King will invest $75 million to construct a new Store Support Center Campus in Mattoon, where the company's leadership and support departments will be based, including merchandising, IT, finance, operations, marketing, human resources, legal, and other key business functions. The company broke ground on the project today, which will create 100 new full-time jobs and retain 719 existing full-time jobs in Coles County.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.