<P> The current governor is Republican Bruce Rauner, who succeeded Pat Quinn in 2015 . </P> <P> The term of office of Governor of Illinois is four years, and there is no limit on the number of terms a governor may serve . Inauguration takes place on the second Monday in January following a gubernatorial election . A single term ends four years later . A governor is required to be: </P> <Ul> <Li> at least twenty - five years old </Li> <Li> a United States citizen </Li> <Li> a resident of Illinois for three years prior to election </Li> </Ul> <Li> at least twenty - five years old </Li>

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