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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 Agencies

Stacia Edwards will serve as Assistant Director / Chief Workforce Officer of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.* In this role, Edwards will work closely with the Office of Employment and Training and the Office of Illinois Works within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Edwards will help support their efforts and continue to ensure Illinois has a workforce system that responds to the needs of workers, employers, and communities across our state. Edwards most recently served as Deputy Provost of City Colleges of Chicago, where she led the education quality team. Previously, Edwards served as Dean of the Delaware Campus and Regional Learning Centers at Columbus State Community College, serving about 4,000 students a semester. Prior to joining Columbus State Community College, Edwards served as Vice President and Director of Global Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Workforce Initiatives with Battelle Education, a nonprofit subsidiary of the Battelle Memorial Institute. Edwards earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hanover College, her Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, and her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania. Edwards will begin serving in this role on October 1, 2026.

49 grants will promote Route 66 during its centennial, reach international travelers and market destinations across the state

Gov. Pritzker Awards $4.6 Million to Boost Tourism Across Illinois 

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $4.6 million in grant funding to 49 grantees to attract visitors and support tourism across the Illinois. The awards include $2 million to support projects along Route 66, $2 million to market destinations and attractions across the state, and $654,000 to promote Illinois internationally.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, September 28, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, September 26, 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

Melissa Brandenburg will serve as Executive Director of the Prisoner Review Board.* Brandenburg currently serves as Chief of Staff of the Prisoner Review Board, where she provides direction and oversight to staff engaged in executing and fulfilling the Board’s statutory functions. Previously, she served as Supervising Investigator with the Office of Executive Inspector General. In this role, Brandenburg led and later supervised confidential investigations aimed at combating fraud, waste, and abuse in State government. Brandenburg began her professional career in the field of criminal justice, serving as Probation Officer in Christian and Vermilion Counties. While at Christian County Probation, Brandenburg helped implement and facilitate the county’s first Adult Drug Court Treatment Program. Brandenburg earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Greenville University and her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Loyola University.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, September 25, 2026

Voortman will create more than 50 jobs at the company’s new Monee facility – solidifying Illinois as Voortman’s center of supply chain

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at Voortman’s Grand Opening Facility 

MONEE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Voortman Steel Machinery leadership to commemorate the grand opening of the company’s $51 million expansion project. Illinois is home to Voortman Steel Machinery’s U.S. headquarters, and Governor Pritzker broke ground on the project in October 2024 when it was first announced.

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Annual Luncheon.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, September 24, 2026

As Illinois marks five years of CEJA, the state continues to build a nation-leading clean energy future centered on affordability and economic opportunity for all

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Illinois’ Climate and Clean Energy Leadership at National Forum

NEW YORK CITY – As Illinois marks five years this month since the passage of the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Governor JB Pritzker this week joined national and global leaders in New York City to highlight the state’s progress toward a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy future.