Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, August 7, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov ​ ​ ​

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks and officially kick off the 2025 Illinois State Fair with the ribbon cutting ceremony.

When: 10:00 AM

Where: Main Gate, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: There will be media availability following the ribbon cutting.

 

What: Governor Pritzker will participate in the Conservation World ribbon cutting ceremony.

When: 11:15 AM

Where: Conservation World, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: There will be no media availability to follow.

 

What: Governor Pritzker will present the “County Fair Person of the Year” Award at the County Fair Luncheon.

When: 11:30 AM

Where: Director’s Lawn, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: There will be no media availability to follow.

 

What: Governor Pritzker will take photos with the 2025 County Fair Queens.

When: 12:00 PM

Where: Director’s Lawn, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Note: There will be no media availability to follow.

 

What: Governor Pritzker will give remarks at the Illinois Community College Board’s 60th Anniversary Event.

When: 1:00 PM

Where: ICCB Tent, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: There will be no media availability to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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