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Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of Illinois following the derecho and record-breaking severe weather pattern that impacted eight counties across the state from August 11-16, 2026.

Gov. Pritzker Requests FEMA Disaster Assistance for Recent Severe Weather Across Illinois 

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the...

One year after masked federal agents invaded the Chicagoland area, Governor Pritzker sheds light on communities and businesses still impacted by Operation Midway Blitz

PHOTO RELEASE: Gov. Pritzker Visits Communities Impacted by Operation Midway Blitz

CHICAGO – As Illinois communities and businesses continue to recover from Operation Midway Blitz – Trump’s lawless, lethal immigration enforcement effort – Governor JB Pritzker today marked one year since its launch by visiting impacted communities. This is part of the Governor’s continued outreach to Illinoisans whose lives were disrupted by Trump’s campaign of chaos and fear.

What: Governor Pritzker will host a press conference on the impact of the Trump Administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration enforcement operation that brought fear, chaos, and disruption to communities across Chicago and Illinois.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will host a press conference on the impact of the Trump Administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration...

Five new academies will expand access to advanced manufacturing training at downstate community colleges and strengthen Illinois’ workforce pipeline

Gov. Pritzker Announces More Than $20 Million to Train Illinois’ Next Generation of Manufacturers

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced more than $20 million in capital grants to establish five new Manufacturing Training Academies (MTAs) at community colleges across downstate Illinois. The academies will prepare Illinoisans for good-paying careers in advanced manufacturing while helping employers find the skilled workers they need to grow and create jobs.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, September 14, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, September 12, 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

Nathan Catt will serve as a Member of the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees.* Catt currently serves as Senior Finance Director for Caterpillar’s Load and Haul division, where he leads the financial strategy for Caterpillar's global products and operations. Previously, Catt served as Finance Director with Caterpillar’s Paving Products division and as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with Caterpillar’s Medium Tractor Products division. Catt earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

What: Governor Pritzker will attend the Chicago Fire Department Engine 42’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony.