Congratulations to LLCC Model Illinois government students, taught by Dr. John Vinzant, professor of political science, who fared well at the 39th annual MIG simulation March 2-5 at the Illinois State Capitol. Five students won individual awards and eight were elected to leadership positions.

Outstanding Office of Management and Budget (OMB) analyst: Jason Edwards

Outstanding House Committee Chair: Mason Gordon

Outstanding Senate Committeeperson: Zach Fedor

Outstanding Senate Committee Chair: Gordon Davis

Outstanding Lobbyist: Silas Tockey

The following were elected to positions:

Dustin Bumgardner – Senate  Committee Person

Collin Cisco – House Committee Person

Dylan Cobb – House Committee Person

Noah Danner – House Minority Leader

Andrew Jarmer – House Committee Person

Dominic Lograsso – Senate Committee Person

Kourtney McAllister – Senate Committee Person

Elizabeth Roehrs – House staff; House Speaker for 2017-18