🏛️ Structure of Illinois State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently J.B. Pritzker).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Comptroller.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Illinois General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (118 members) and the Senate (59 members).
Illinois House of Representatives Website
Illinois State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Illinois Supreme Court, with Appellate Courts and Circuit Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
State Board of Elections: Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
📊 Key Political Issues in Illinois
Pension Reform and State Budget Deficit
Education Equity and Funding
Criminal Justice Reform and Gun Violence Prevention
Infrastructure Modernization
Environmental Preservation and Renewable Energy
Healthcare Access and Affordability
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Illinois: Promotes informed and active participation in democracy.
Illinois Environmental Council: Advocates for environmental sustainability and policy.
Chicago Votes: Focused on youth civic engagement and voting rights.
📰 Stay Informed
Chicago Tribune: Covers statewide politics and government.
Capitol Fax: In-depth analysis of Illinois state politics.
Illinois Public Media: Nonprofit reporting on government and policy issues.
Illinois Public Media Website
📚 Educational Resources
Illinois State Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.
Illinois State Archives Website
BallotPedia Illinois: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Illinois
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.