Lawmakers will be back in Springfield for a special session on January 8th. Governor Quinn called for the session to decide on whether to hold an election in 2016 for the office of Comptroller. Elected comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died earlier this month following complications of a stroke. Quinn can appoint someone to fill the job, but has yet to do so. Governor-elect Bruce Rauner takes office on January 12th, and could choose someone or fill the position himself.