 In March 2016, Urlacher was defeated in a three-way primary by Dan McConchie by over 1,300 votes.On May 8, 2017, Bruce Rauner appointed Urlacher to the Illinois Civil Service Commission for a term expiring March 23, 2023.The Commission is tasked to review and approve rule changes to the Illinois Personnel Code, position classifications, and pay plans proposed by Department of Central Management Services, which administers state's merit employment system.