Model Illinois Government


			D. Craig McFarland, Governor

MIG LIVE

Welcome to MIG Live. Here you will find videos of the actual simulation. We hope that you find these pieces of history enjoyable as well as educational. Please feel free to use these videos in your school recruitment.

If you have any videos of the MIG Simulation, please contact the Secretary of State so they may be posted here.

2009 Videos

Opening Ceremonies

State of Model Illinois Government, presented by Governor Al Cordero.

Key Note Address, presented by Secretariat James Scott. Part 1 of 3

Key Note Address, presented by Secretariat James Scott. Part 2 of 3

Key Note Address, presented by Secretariat James Scott. Part 3 of 3

Thursday Night Press Conference
This year, the Attorney General introduced scheduled press conferences where any delegate can address the press and other delegates.

President of the Senate D. Craig McFarland announces his candidacy for Governor. Part 1 of 2

President of the Senate D. Craig McFarland announces his candidacy for Governor. Part 2 of 2

Secretary of State Scott Rothenberg announces his legislation to outlaw texting while driving.

President of Senate D. Craig McFarland presents the Senate Leadership; Minority Leader Eric Marvin and Majority Leader James Poindexter.

Candidates Forum
The Executive Board of Model Illinois Government is elected on the last day of the simulation. Members of the board serve in their position until the end of the next year's simulation.

Prior to the election, each candidate is allowed to give a speech and answer questions at the Candidates Forum. These are videos of those candidates who were elected the next day.

D. Craig McFarland - Governor

Lorenzo Webber - Lt. Governor

Ryan Lootens - Attorney General

James Poindexter - Secretary of State

Carrie Clark - Comptroller

Jaclyn Curtis - Treasurer

Eric Marvin - President of the Senate

Andrew Erbes - Speaker of the House

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2008 Videos

State of Model Illinois Government, presented by Governor Scott McFarland. Part 1.

State of Model Illinois Government, presented by Governor Scott McFarland. Part 2.

Key Note Address, presented by State Representative Rich Myers. Part 1.

Key Note Address, presented by State Representative Rich Myers. Part 2.

Key Note Address, presented by State Representative Rich Myers. Part 3.

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2007 Videos

MIG Live intro by 2007 Secretary of State, Craig McFarland.

Moot Court led by 2007 Chief Justice, Meghan Sims.

House Democratic caucus led by 2007 Speaker of the House, John Kennealy.

House Republican caucus led by newly elected 2007 Minority Leader, John Walcher.

House floor action led by 2007 Comptroller, Al Cordero.

Senate joint caucus led by 2007 President of the Senate, Guila Ahern.

Senate floor action led by 2007 President of the Senate, Guila Ahern.

The following four videos are from the Candidates Forum. Each of these people were elected to the position that they were running for. Unfortunately, due to tape run time these were the only winning candidates to be recorded.

Scott McFarland, 2007-2008 Governor.

Lucie VanHecke, 2007-2008 Comptroller.

Al Cordero, 2007-2008 Speaker of the House.

Craig McFarland, 2007-2008 President of the Senate.

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2006 Videos
The following videos were shot during the Veto Session which is held during the last day of the simulation.

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