Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ​ ​ CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov ​ ​ ​

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver the 2026 State of the State and FY27 Budget Address.

When: 12:00 PM CT

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What: Governor Pritzker will hold a roundtable discussion on his Affordability Agenda for housing in Illinois.

When: 3:40 PM CT

Where: Ceremonial Office, Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL

Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo

Note: Only the end of the roundtable is open to press. There will be a brief media availability. No podium/mic.

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