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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 10, 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

Arthur Hill, Jr. will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.* Hill most recently served as Associate Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over traffic, juvenile, and criminal court. Throughout his tenure, he was Supervising Judge and participated in various judicial committees. Previously, Hill served as Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. Prior to his experience in public service, Hill was Partner at Haggerty, Koenig & Hill, Chtd. Hill was also previously Adjunct Professor of Clinical Trial Advocacy at Northwestern University School of Law and has taught trial advocacy at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Hill earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and African Studies from Western Michigan University and his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

CHICAGO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker spearheaded efforts to support farmers and bolster local economies across Illinois.

ICYMI: Gov. Pritzker Delivers Major Wins for Illinois Farmers 

$17 million investment will expand biomanufacturing research capabilities, strengthen workforce training, and support agricultural and economic development in Southwestern Illinois 

Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $17 million in funding to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to expand the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), which includes $15 million from the State of Illinois and $2 million from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 9, 2026

Communities across Illinois are still waiting on federal support for recovery efforts 

Trump Administration Denies Illinois Request for Emergency Assistance After Severe August Storms 

SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, derecho, flooding, and tornadoes devastated communities across the state this August. In a letter dated October 7th, Trump’s FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton stated that assistance for affected counties was “not warranted.”

LFIG grant program bolsters food access and supports farmers and organizations that feed Illinoisans

Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.8 Million in Grant Funds for Local Food Infrastructure Across Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced $1.8 million in available funding for the Local Food Infrastructure Grants (LFIG) program. This funding bolsters food access in Illinois and supports items such as refrigerated vehicles, livestock processing, community kitchens, and more. These grants strengthen local and regional food supply chains, which increases access to Illinois agricultural products for communities across the state.

Illinois hosted the second annual Governors’ Summit on the State of PJM where governors unanimously signed an MOU to formalize collective efforts to lower energy costs

Gov. Pritzker & Bipartisan Governors Formalize Collective to Hold PJM Accountable

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker welcomed a bipartisan group of 13 governors and the Mayor of D.C. to Illinois to the 2026 Governors’ Summit on the State of PJM. During the remarks, the Governor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formally establishes the PJM Governors’ Collaborative, a multistate, bipartisan organization designed to strengthen states’ collaboration as they work to reduce costs for working families and strengthen grid reliability for the region’s electric system operated by PJM. The power grid operator is responsible for managing the flow of electricity across all or parts of 13 states, including northern Illinois. Its decisions affect the reliability of the electric grid and the electricity costs paid by millions of families and businesses. Governor Pritzker has been a leading advocate for states to have a greater role in PJM decision-making.

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at the 2026 Governors' Summit the State of PJM Interconnection in Chicago.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) pilot loan program will make financing more affordable and give farmers greater flexibility to manage and market their grain harvest

Gov. Pritzker Announces Grain Storage Loan Program to Support Illinois Farmers

GARDNER – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) announced the launch of a pilot loan program to assist farmers across the state by connecting them with the capital needed to construct on-site grain storage facilities. The low-interest loan program will reduce the long-term costs of remote storage and improve overall harvest efficiency. The announcement builds on the Governor’s efforts to support Illinois farm families facing rising input costs, damaging tariffs, and economic uncertainty.