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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 30, 2026

Powered by BUILD, new and expanded programs make housing more affordable for Illinoisans across the state

Gov. Pritzker Announces $156 Million in Funding for Housing

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced $156 million in investments for housing initiatives as part of Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD)—Governor Pritzker’s comprehensive housing plan designed to address Illinois’ housing crisis and support Illinois working families. Of the $156 million in total investments, $103 million is new funding secured for the FY27 budget as part of BUILD.

What: Governor Pritzker will attend the CBOE Global Markets Opening Bell Ceremony.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 29, 2026

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Raven DeVaughn will serve as Senior Advisor, overseeing the legislative and policy portfolios within the Governor’s Office. DeVaughn currently serves as Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). She will begin this role on November 16.

Gov. Pritzker Names Raven DeVaughn Senior Advisor

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Raven DeVaughn will serve as Senior Advisor, overseeing the legislative and policy portfolios...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

CTE programs now serve more than one in four community college students

Career and Technical Education Enrollment Grows by Nearly 6 Percent at Illinois Community Colleges

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announced that enrollment in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Illinois community colleges grew 5.9 percent this fall as more students continue to turn to career-focused training, the highest in nine years. This increase reflects Governor Pritzker’s commitment to ensuring community colleges have diverse career and training offerings that lead to good-paying jobs.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2,284 retailers participated in tax holiday, making school essentials more affordable for Illinois families

Gov. Pritzker Provides $11.4 Million in Savings During the 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday provided an estimated $11.4 million in savings for Illinois families – exceeding the $10 million savings estimate. The tax holiday, held August 7 through August 16, reduced the state sales tax rate on clothing, footwear and school supplies. Approximately 2,284 retailers sold an estimated $229.3 million in qualifying items during that period. The reduced rate applied to purchases made both in stores and online.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026.