Model Illinois Government

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!

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!

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.

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