Daily Public Schedule: Friday, February 20, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 19, 2026 ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov ​ ​ ​

What: Governor Pritzker will join students and educators to highlight his school cell phone ban proposal to support distraction-free learning.

When: 10:30 AM CT

Where: Oak Park and River Forest High School, Gymnasium – 201 North Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: There will be a media availability to follow.

Arrival & Parking Guidance: Enter through the Main Entrance, where school security staff will check your ID and issue a visitor’s pass. There are a small number of guest parking spots near the Main Entrance. In addition, the village has lifted the parking ban on Scoville Avenue between Superior and Ontario from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM tomorrow.

Media RSVP: Media interested in attending these events must submit an RSVP through the Governor’s Office form linked here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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