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Grant funding will support infrastructure improvements and industrial economic development

Gov. Pritzker Announces $4 Million Regional Site Readiness Program Grant for Danville

DANVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a Regional Site Readiness Program award totaling $4 million to support site readiness activities at the site of the former Quaker Oats facility in Danville. To date, the State has awarded $119 million to support 64 projects across Illinois in their site preparedness efforts.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, November 9, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, November 7, 2026

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 Appointment to Boards and Commissions 

Roxanne Nava will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Finance Authority.* Nava currently serves as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Family Services, a Chicago based humanitarian nonprofit organization. Previously, Nava served as Chief Small Business Officer with the City of Chicago, where she oversaw the City's Small Business Center to provide 80,000 small business with critical support, licenses, and permits. Prior to her role with the city, Nava served as Director of the Illinois Division of Financial Institutions and as Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Nava currently serves on the boards of Lurie Children's Hospital Advisory Board, Access to Care, and the Belmont Cragin Health Center. Nava earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University and her Master of Business Administration from National Louis University.

IBM’s most advanced quantum computer at Hyde Park Labs builds on the company’s growing presence in Illinois 

Gov. Pritzker Unveils IBM’s Quantum System Two Computer

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined IBM and local quantum leaders to unveil IBM’s Quantum System Two in Chicago – marking a major milestone in Illinois’ efforts to further its role as a global leader in quantum computing and advanced technology.

What: Governor Pritzker will attend a tour and deliver remarks at an IBM Quantum announcement.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, November 6, 2026

State finalizes selections to attract investments and create jobs, with nearly 90% of approved tracts in underserved areas

Gov. Pritzker Announces Approval of 240 Illinois Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the State of Illinois has received approval for 240 qualifying census tracts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of Opportunity Zones 2.0, completing the State's evaluation and engagement process for the next round of federally-designated Opportunity Zones. A map of the approved tracts can be found on DCEO's Opportunity Zones webpage.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026.