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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 23, 2026

Announcement represents largest single Illinois job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent history

Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Create 3,750 New Jobs in Will County

JOLIET – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Hyundai Translead is expanding its planned investment in Will County – creating a total of 3,750 new full-time jobs and investing $600 million. Since announcing its decision to establish an Illinois manufacturing presence in March 2026, Hyundai Translead has decided to add a third shift in order to meet growing demand. To support the project and provide opportunities for Illinoisans to train in advanced manufacturing, the State is also investing in a new Manufacturing Training Academy (MTA) at Joliet Junior College (JJC).

What: Governor Pritzker will make a business announcement in Joliet.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Twenty-four schools were recognized for exemplary academic achievement; state program models prestigious federal Blue Ribbon program canceled by the Trump Administration  

Gov. Pritzker Announces 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools  

ELMWOOD PARK – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced 24 schools recognized as 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools during a recognition ceremony at John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park. Now in its second year, the program celebrates schools that demonstrate educational excellence through high academic achievement or significant progress in closing achievement gaps.

What: Governor Pritzker will announce the 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Award winners and celebrate academic excellence in Illinois schools.

Daily Public Schedule:  Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule:  Monday, October 19, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Wynona Redmond will continue to serve as a Member of the Lottery Control Board.* Redmond is Founder and President of Wyn-Win Communications, a full-service public relations agency. Previously, Redmond served as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications with Northstar Lottery Group. Throughout her career, Redmond has led public affairs and community engagement efforts in both the public and private sectors, including Dominick’s Finer Foods, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and the Chicago Housing Authority. Redmond also previously served as President of the National Black Public Relations Society and as Senior Advisor on the Public Relations Society of America’s board. Redmond earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Loyola University.