Model Illinois Government

We would like to give a massive thank you to State Senator Steve McClure! Senator McClure took time out of his busy schedule to serve as our keynote speaker for this year’s Model Illinois Government Opening Ceremony last Thursday. It was an amazing opportunity to hear about the behind-the-scenes work and effort that go into turning a piece of legislation from an idea into its final vote.

This year’s Model Illinois Government conference has come to an end after a beautiful morning in the Old State Capitol. Students had the opportunity to debate in both the House and Senate chambers, while the Moot Court finals were held in the Supreme Court chambers. Thank you to all the delegates, and we hope to see you again next year!

Interested in reading about what our legislators are up to this weekend? Look no further than the MIG Journal:

Model Illinois Goverment | Journal

The 48th annual Model Illinois Government conference kicked off on March 5th, 2026 with 18 schools and almost 200 students in attendance. They are already hard at work after a day of commitee action and arguing the fact pattern, and are looking forward to heading back for more!

Registration for MIG 2026 is still open. Register with the link in bio. See you in March

Moot Court challenges students to present oral arguments before a mock Illinois Supreme Court, think quickly under pressure, and develop clear, persuasive legal reasoning. Compete in teams, refine your public speaking skills, and gain valuable experience in oral advocacy. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Interested in covering the action behind the scenes? Join the MIG Press Team and play a key role in documenting the simulation. Register with the form in bio.

JOURNALIST:
No prior experience required. Journalists report for the MIG Journal and are assigned to cover daily events throughout the simulation, including committee proceedings, chamber floor action, Moot Court activities, and other significant actions taken by delegates and constitutional officers.
PHOTOGRAPHER:
Photographers document conference events and activities for official conference use. Participants must provide their own camera and be prepared to capture high-quality images throughout the simulation.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
This appointed role works with the Attorney General to help oversee the MIG Journal. Responsibilities include coordinating journalists, managing editorial content, and supervising publication. Prior reporting and/or editorial experience is required. Interested applicants should contact the Attorney General to apply.

Original Legislation submissions for MIG 2026 are now open! The handbook and submission template can be accessed in the MIG Drive.
To submit or inquire further, please contact Attorney General Sterning at [email protected]
All submissions are due by February 20, 2026.

Registration for MIG 2026 is now open! Link in bio. See you March 5-8th!

House and senate bills for the 2026 simulation are now uploaded. Click the link in bio -> Bill Drive

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Executive Board!

Governor: Joel Lemmert, UIS
Lt. Governor: Alannis Munoz, NIU
Secretary of State: Gino Hernandez, NIU
Treasurer: Eryn Nelken, NEIU
Comptroller: Marquis Parks, GSU
President of the Senate: Imani Jackson, GSU
Speaker of the House: Alexander Rankin, UIS
Chief Justice: Alex O’Daniel, EIU