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Featured Event
Adopt a Pet Day at the Illinois State Fair
Comptroller Susana Mendoza partnered with WILD Canine Rescue to host an "Adopt a Pet Day" event at the Illinois State Fair, bringing adoptable pets to the Illinois Comptroller's tent through the Comptroller's Critters program.
Date: August 14, 2026
Videos
A South Side Chicago Tour With Comptroller Susana Mendoza & Friends
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Adopt a Pet Day
Comptroller Susana Mendoza partnered with WILD Canine Rescue to host an "Adopt a Pet Day" event at the Illinois State Fair, bringing adoptable pets to the Illinois Comptroller's tent through the Comptroller's Critters program.
Date: August 14, 2026
Twilight Parade
Comptroller Mendoza participates in the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade.
Date: August 13, 2026
IL State Police Interns
Comptroller Mendoza met with Illinois State Police summer interns to discuss their internship experiences and interest in forensic science.
Date: July 27, 2026
Life After Ball
Comptroller Mendoza joined the Life After Ball podcast for a live panel discussion on navigating career transitions, financial planning, and life after sports.
Date: July 26, 2026
Chinatown Summer Fair
Comptroller Mendoza delivered welcoming remarks at the 46th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair.
Date: July 25, 2026
BUILD Chicago
Comptroller Mendoza hosted youth from BUILD Chicago for a conversation about entrepreneurship and aspirations.
Date: July 6, 2026
Lost Boyz Inc.
Comptroller Mendoza presents Lost Boyz Inc. with a $500,000 check as part of a larger grant award.
Date: June 15, 2026
Civic Federation's
Comptroller Mendoza attends the Civic Federation's 2026 Annual Civic Awards.
Date: June 9, 2026
Central Asian Business Expo
Comptroller Mendoza spoke at the Central Asian Business Expo 2026 in Chicago.
Date: May 31, 2026
Police Marine Corps
Comptroller Mendoza spoke at the Chicago Police Marine Corps League's 1st 20K March in support of veterans and first responders facing mental health and physical challenges.
Date: May 15, 2026
Roseland Hospital
Comptroller Mendoza speaks at the Roseland Hospital Legislative Breakfast in Chicago.
Date: May 4, 2026
Polish Flag Raising ceremony
Comptroller Mendoza speaks at the Polish Flag Raising Ceremony in Chicago.
Date: May 1, 2026
Fermilab's Wilson Hall
Comptroller Mendoza visits Fermilab's Wilson Hall.
Date: April 30, 2026
Economics Challenge
Comptroller Mendoza spoke to high school students at the Illinois Economics Challenge at North Central College in Naperville.
Date: April 13, 2026
Aeropay's
Comptroller Mendoza visits Aeropay's newly expanded Chicago headquarters.
Date: April 9, 2026
Fiscal Year 2027 budget
Comptroller Mendoza discusses her office's Fiscal Year 2027 budget before the House Appropriations Committee.
Date: April 8, 2026
HIWIN Corporation
Comptroller Mendoza visits the HIWIN Corporation in Huntley, IL. HIWIN manufactures, services and repairs motion control products.
Date: March 9, 2026
Lunar New Year Parade
Comptroller Mendoza enjoys the Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown.
Date: March 1, 2026
Mendoza tours BUILD Chicago
Comptroller Mendoza tours BUILD Chicago, a nationally recognized gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development group working on Chicago's West Side.
Date: February 25, 2026
Black History Month - Chicago
Comptroller Susana Mendoza hosts Black History Month celebration in Chicago. Honorees include Little Angels Learning Center Founder Nashone Greer-Adams, Sphinx Club Founder and President Norman Fleming, Solutions and Resources Founder Rev. Dr. Donovan Price and Chicago historian Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas.
Date: February 19, 2026
Podcasts
Financial Talk that Makes Cents
PODCAST
Join us every Tuesday for The Mendoza Podcast, covering topics ranging from budgeting and investing to paying for fertility treatments and talking about finances with a partner.
Listen to the Podcast
Downloads
The following video, audio, and photo files are available for your use. Questions? Contact: MediaRequests@illinoiscomptroller.gov
| Topic | Date | Raw Video | Raw Audio | Photos | Press Release |
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| Adopt a Pet Day at the Illinois State Fair | 08/14/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | N/A | Photos | N/A |
| Pride Month Celebration - Chicago | 06/25/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |
| Lost Boyz Inc. | 06/15/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | Lost Boyz Inc. (opens in new tab) |
| AANHPI Month Celebration - Chicago | 05/22/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |
| HB 4712 TIF Subject Matter Hearing | 05/21/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | HB 4712 TIF Subject Matter Hearing (opens in new tab) |
| Women's History Month-Chicago | 03/25/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |
| Wild Rose Portrait Event | 03/17/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | Wild Rose Portrait Event (opens in new tab) |
| Women's History Month-Springfield | 03/17/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |
| Black History Month celebration - Chicago | 02/19/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |
| Reaction to Governor's Budget Address | 02/18/2026 | Video (Video, opens in new tab) | Audio | Photos | N/A |