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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.

CHICAGO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker joined community leaders and legislators to highlight two key initiatives focused on putting money back into the pockets of working families. While the federal government causes prices to rise and strips people of critical services, the State of Illinois is helping Illinoisans afford essentials by expanding tax credits and providing medical debt relief.

ICYMI: Gov. Pritzker Doubles Down on Affordability Initiatives for Illinois Working Families

CHICAGO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker joined community leaders and legislators to highlight two key initiatives focused on putting money back...

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Friday, October 16, 2026

The program underscores Illinois’ commitment to affordability amid federal cuts to healthcare; Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans served over two years of the program

Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.4 Billion in Medical Debt Erased for Nearly 700,000 Illinoisans 

CHICAGO – Two years after the launch of the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program, Governor JB Pritzker today announced that more than $1.4 billion in total medical debt has been eliminated for nearly 700,000 Illinoisans across all 102 counties. Illinois has surpassed its original goal of erasing $1 billion in medical debt by more than $400 million – all while spending less than $10 million in state dollars to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans. The Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program’s two-year milestone represents significant relief for Illinoisans and reaffirms Governor Pritzker’s focus on affordability as the federal government continues to cut healthcare and other critical services that Illinoisans rely on.

What: Governor Pritzker will make an announcement about medical debt relief for Illinoisans.

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Child Tax Credit Relief Doubles for Families from 2024 to 2025 After Governor Increased Benefits  

Governor Pritzker Provides $600 Million in Tax Cuts to 950,000 Illinois Working Families 

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today announced the Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) cut taxes for approximately 950,000 families, saving hardworking Illinoisians more than $600 million on their taxes last year. According to preliminary data, in 2025, Illinois families who benefited from both credits were able to keep an average of $1,460 in their pockets.

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, October 12, 2026

Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026.