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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 Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Ethan Kimbrel will serve as a Member of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council.* Kimbrel currently serves as Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), where he coordinates with the Office of Water Resources, the Office of Land Management, the Office of Realty and Capital Planning, and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Prior to serving at IDNR, Kimbrel served as Commissioner with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), and he was ICC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge before that. He also served as Attorney with Joseph E. Tighe, P.C. and as Judicial Law Clerk with the Illinois Appellate Court. Kimbrel served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners during his time as ICC Commissioner. Kimbrel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Chicago and his Juris Doctorate from George Washington University.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, March 27, 2026

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Trump’s threat on Truth Social to deploy the National Guard to America’s airports instead of paying hardworking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. After refusing no-strings-attached funding for TSA workers, President Trump is instead again threatening to federalize National Guard troops against the wishes of Governors and make taxpayers bear the brunt of the costs.

Gov. Pritzker Urges President Trump to Fund TSA — Not Force Taxpayers to Pay for National Guard Deployments

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Trump’s threat on Truth Social to deploy the National Guard to America’s airports...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, March 26, 2026

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Governor Pritzker today convened local officials, community members, and construction and business representatives in McLean County to discuss building more housing to lower costs. During the roundtable, the Governor heard from local leaders and discussed how his Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) proposal can help make renting and owning homes more affordable in one of downstate Illinois’ fastest-growing regions and throughout the state.

Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable on BUILD Initiative to Lower Housing Costs

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Governor Pritzker today convened local officials, community members, and construction and business representatives in McLean...

 Chicago to serve as strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth; Investment signals company’s long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Mars Snacking announced that the company is creating 600 new jobs to expand its global headquarters in Chicago. This includes adding Mars Snacking’s North America Region, Accelerator Division, and Global Functions to its global headquarters operation in Chicago. This investment signals the company’s long-term commitment to Chicago, creating new jobs and adding to Illinois’ reputation as a global leader in the snacking industry. Chicago will continue to serve as a central hub to connect Mars Snacking teams, accelerate innovation and support long-term business growth.

Gov. Pritzker Advocates for Illinois Farmers During Agriculture Legislative Day

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker today joined hundreds of farmers, agricultural advocates, and lawmakers for the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) 56th annual Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day. The annual event brought together scores of industry representatives and highlighted the state’s $26.4 billion agricultural sector that employs hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans while bolstering communities across the state.

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in a roundtable discussion on advancing his Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) initiative.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks at Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day and announce the 2026 Illinois State Fair headliner.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks at Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day and announce the 2026 Illinois State Fair headliner. ...

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.