Daily Public Schedule: Monday, February 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, February 7, 2026 ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov ​ ​ ​

What: Governor Pritzker will celebrate the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) program, which will drive job creation and economic development in communities across the state.

When: 11:00 AM CT

Where: 23 Public Square, Belleville, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: Media availability to follow.

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

 

What: Governor Pritzker will join other Illinois leaders in marking the centennial anniversary of Route 66, the historic roadway that begins in our state.

When: 2:00 PM CT

Where: It’s Electric Neon Sign Park on Route 66 – 19th St. and Delmar Ave., Granite City, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: Media availability to follow.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To stay updated on Governor Pritzker’s most recent press conferences, please visit the Governor’s Twitter page @GovPritzker or the Governor’s Facebook page @GovPritzker for the latest livestreams. Downloadable video footage of press conferences can also be accessed at the following link: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html