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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 Four Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Thomas Carney will serve as Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).* An innovative and reliable leader with over two decades of public service experience, Carney previously served as Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). During his time as Commissioner, he helped secure passage of the $830 million Build Better Together Capital Bond. Carney also directly managed CDOT’s work to successfully host the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and he implemented the first expansion of the city’s Automated Speed Camera program in over a decade. Prior to his appointment, he served in CDOT roles across various divisions, gaining expertise in labor relations, capital program management, and executive leadership. Carney has received the Employee Excellence Award from the City of Chicago. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University and a Master of Science from DePaul University.

New laws make Illinois communities safer by promoting safe gun storage and improving law enforcement gun tracing protocols

Gov. Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, legislative leaders, and stakeholders to sign two bills focused on improving gun safety in Illinois. The Safe Gun Storage Act (SB 0008) outlines strengthened safe storage requirements in homes where a firearm could be accessed by a minor, an at-risk person, or someone otherwise prohibited from using firearms. Governor Pritzker also signed HB 1373, which requires every law enforcement agency in Illinois to participate in the federal firearm tracing platform eTrace to strengthen investigations and make communities safer.

What: Governor Pritzker will sign two bills advancing his agenda of common sense gun laws and improving safety in Illinois communities.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, July 28, 2025

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, July 27, 2025

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Timothy Ryan will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Finance Authority.* Ryan has dedicated his career to supporting working families across the Midwest. He currently serves as Midwest Region Tri-Fund Coordinator for the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America. There, Ryan assists with finding sites that are appropriate for new affordable housing projects, and he coordinates safety, training, and labor management funds across 10 states. Ryan received a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, July 25, 2025

Ceremony recognizes former Illinois Secretary of State’s dedicated career in public service

Gov. Pritzker Announces State Building to be Named After Jesse White

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker, state leaders, and community members from across Chicagoland gathered to officially rename 115 S. La Salle St. the Jesse White State of Illinois Building, honoring Illinois’ longest-serving Secretary of State and a legendary public servant. The event follows unanimous votes in both the Illinois House and Senate last year to rename the building after White, who turned 91 last month.

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in the Jesse White Building Dedication Ceremony, honoring Illinois’ longest-serving Secretary of State.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Expected $50 million investment to establish next-generation neutral atom quantum system at IQMP; Announcement comes as hundreds gather for first-ever Global Quantum Forum in Chicago 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Infleqtion to Accelerate Quantum Computing in Illinois and Locate Computing Headquarters in Chicago 

CHICAGO- Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Intersect Illinois today announced that quantum company Infleqtion will headquarter its global quantum computing operations in Illinois as a future tenant of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part of the expected $50 million investment, the company will create dozens of new jobs, accelerating the growth of its hardware and software workforce and cementing a major expansion of its presence in the state’s innovation ecosystem. This announcement comes as hundreds of quantum leaders from business, government, and academia across the globe gather for the inaugural Global Quantum Forum hosted in Chicago.