Illinois
Illinois is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Illinois includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Mitch Arvidson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Illinois. Please contact Mitch with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Executive Branch
Governor | J.B. Pritzker |
Lieutenant Governor | Juliana Stratton |
Secretary of State | Jesse White |
Attorney General | Kwame Raoul |
Treasurer | Mike Frerichs |
Comptroller | Susana A. Mendoza |
Legislative Branch
Senate | House |
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Seats: 59 | Seats: 118 |
Democrat: 40 | Democrat: 73 |
Republican: 18 | Republican: 45 |
Average Constituency Size: 217,468 | Average Constituency Size: 108,734 |
Length of Term: Four years | Length of Term: Two years |
Judicial Branch
Highest Court | Supreme Court of Illinois |
Chief Justice | Anne M. Burke |
Number of Justices | 7 |
Method of Selection | Partisan election |
Method of Retention | Retention election |
Upcoming Events
The Great Lakes Commission Blue Accounting
Hosted by the Task Force on Nutrient Management of the Great Lakes –St Lawrence Legislative Caucus.
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Reducing Jail and Pretrial Incarceration Populations and the Impacts of Illinois’ Cannabis Legalization
Hosted by the MLC Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
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Agriculture and Rural America: Weathering the Covid-19 Storm
Hosted by the MLC Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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