Susana A. Mendoza

It was my pleasure to deliver the commencement speech at Benjamin E. Mays Academy’s 8th grade graduation, celebrating all the hard work these students have put in! The future is bright, and they’re ready for it! ✨

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. On the upcoming Monday episode of the Mendoza Podcast, I’m joined by Brian Pastor of the Illinois Department on Aging to discuss financial exploitation of older adults, warning signs to watch for, and how to start the conversation with loved ones.

Happy Pride Month, Illinois! 🌈

Adopt, don’t shop! 🐾 Thousands of shelter pets across Illinois are waiting for a loving home this summer. To find a pet shelter near you, browse our online database! ⤵️ illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-...

To find a pet shelter near you, browse our online database! ⤵️ illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-...

What makes our state and our nation strong is the diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives that shape it every day. I’m proud to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and recognize the impact and resilience of these communities. pantagraph.com/news/local/v...

Today, I along with Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives President David Doig, testified on HB 4712, which would bar municipal officials from using TIF surplus funds to fill budget holes.

We have a responsibility to pour into our young people and remind them of their power. At the Springfield Capitol building, I met an incredible group of students from Innovations High School in Chicago. I’m excited for what the future holds for them!

In this all-new episode of the Mendoza Podcast we are talking about planning for retirement. I spoke with Richard Corral, Founding President of Retirement Systems about pension benefits, Social Security and why it's more important than ever to start saving for your future now. Tune in Monday!

I want all of our local entrepreneurs to succeed, and my office’s SMART Business program helps small businesses register to bid on state contracts, creating new opportunities and furthering sales. For more information on the SMART Business Program, visit illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-....

Happy National Tourism Week! There’s so much to discover right here in Illinois, and Southern Illinois is full of hidden gems, rich culture, and growing opportunity. Check out our podcast with Senator Dale Fowler to hear how the region’s culture and growth are shaping what’s next.

Health outcomes should not be determined by ZIP code. Safety net hospitals like Roseland Community Hospital are essential to public health, providing critical care to those who need it most. It is our responsibility to ensure they have the resources needed to continue serving our communities.

Happy Polish Constitution Day, Illinois! 🇵🇱 As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the generations of Polish Americans whose resilience, heritage, and hard work continue to shape our great state.

It was an honor to celebrate heritage, history, and community at today’s Polish Flag Raising Ceremony at Daley Plaza, marking the 235th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution. 🇵🇱

It’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Celebrate the day by tuning in to Episode 13 of the Mendoza Podcast, From Shelter to Home: The Value of Pet Adoption. It’s a conversation about the love we have for our pets and the impact adoption has on families, communities, and our state.

Construction season is heating up so it was great to check in with the RFD Radio Network's Jim Taylor to discuss my office's efforts to enforce prevailing wage laws. We fight to make sure workers on publicly funded projects are paid a fair wage as required by law.

When I took office as Comptroller, our Rainy Day Fund had just $48,000. Today, it stands at $2.4 billion. That progress matters for Illinois’ financial future, and for the remainder of my term as Comptroller, I’m going to keep working to build on it.

A closer look at the future of motion technology at HIWIN Corporation. Proud to see companies like HIWIN leading innovation and manufacturing right here in Illinois.

Take a moment to appreciate the women in your life—the ones who inspire you, support you, and show up in ways big and small. Happy Women’s History Month to all the incredible women who make a difference every day. 🤍

This is the time of year when you’re dealing with a lot of personal information including Social Security and bank account numbers. You’ve got to be careful not to fall victim to con artists looking to steal your identity and your money.

It’s Credit Card Reduction Day, and a reminder that financial progress starts with a plan. Tune in to Episode 19 of the Mendoza Podcast, Ditching the Debt, where we talk about facing your debt, understanding what you owe, and building a plan to move forward.