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Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, December 9.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, December 9, 2024

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, December 8.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, December 7.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, December 7, 2024

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

Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Joan Brodsky will continue to serve as a Member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees.* Brodsky is a current member of the National Museum and Library Services Board. She also serves as a Trustee of the Newberry Library in Chicago, on the Advisory Board of the Syracuse University Library, and the Board of Overseers for the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. A lifelong librarian and conservator, she established an endowed lecture series and workshop on book and paper conservation and sponsors the Brodsky Lecture Series for Northwestern University’s JD-MBA Program. Brodsky earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and Education and a Master of Science in Library from Syracuse University.

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, December 6.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, December 6, 2024

Startup Ecosystem Awards in Paris highlights excellence in growth and innovation for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Gov. Pritzker Accepts International Award for Illinois’ Leadership in Innovation

PARIS- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Mind the Bridge, and economic leaders for the Startup Ecosystems (SES) Awards in Paris, France. Representing Illinois and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Governor Pritzker made brief remarks and accepted an award on behalf of the State.

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, December 5.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, December 4.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Gov. Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, December 3.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Chicago—Today Governor JB Pritzker announced Dr. Teresa Ramos will head the newly formed Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), pending Senate confirmation. Ramos currently serves as First Assistant Deputy Governor for Education in the Governor’s Office and was instrumental in the strategic planning involved in designing, proposing, and launching the newest state agency. Ramos will begin serving as acting Secretary pending Senate approval in January.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Dr. Teresa Ramos as Inaugural Secretary of Illinois Department of Early Childhood

Chicago—Today Governor JB Pritzker announced Dr. Teresa Ramos will head the newly formed Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), pending...