Governor of Illinois

Governor of Illinois
Seal of Illinois
Incumbent J. B. Pritzker since January 14, 2019
Government of Illinois
Residence	Illinois Executive Mansion
Appointer	Popular election
Term length	Four years, no term limits
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Illinois
Inaugural holder	Shadrach Bond
Formation	October 6, 1818; 205 years ago (1818-10-06)
Deputy	Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
Salary	$177,412
Website	www.illinois.gov/gov/

The governor of Illinois is the head of state and government of the U.S. state of Illinois and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is also the chairperson of the state government cabinet.

J. B. Pritzker is the 43rd and current governor of Illinois, in office since January 2019.