# Illinois Earns A- in Digital States Survey

Illinois achieved an overall grade of A- in the 2026 Digital States Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the state's strong technology practices and innovation in state government operations. Additionally, Illinois received an Outstanding Achievement Award for Constituent Digital Experience, highlighting its efforts to modernize digital services for residents and businesses. This recognition underscores Illinois' commitment to advancing digital government initiatives and improving user engagement through technology.

- Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, led by Secretary and State CIO Brandon Ragle, is driving digital modernization efforts that have been nationally recognized.
- Procurement professionals should note the state's focus on enhancing constituent digital experiences, indicating potential opportunities for vendors specializing in digital service platforms, user experience design, and government IT modernization.
- The award signals Illinois' prioritization of innovative technology solutions, suggesting increased demand for advanced IT services and digital transformation projects within state government.
- Organizations interested in engaging with Illinois' digital initiatives can contact Jennifer Jennings at Jennifer.Jennings2@illinois.gov for more information about the survey results and related opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology
- Center for Digital Government

### Sources
- [Illinois achieves overall grade of A- in 2026 Digital States Survey](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.32969.html) - IL