Thank you for urging your Congressmember on the Appropriations Committee to support federal funding for libraries in this year’s budget process! It’s hard to tell yet how budget negotiations will play out, but we need to make sure t…
Dear Illinois Library Community, As I wrap up my term as President of the Illinois Library Association, I reflect with deep gratitude on an unforgettable year. Serving in this role has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I’m incredibl…
This week's ILA member spotlight shines on Chris Houchens. Chris is the director of the Charleston Carnegie Public Library in Charleston, Illinois. He serves as a director-at-large on the ILA Executive Board, and a member of the ILA Finance…
Submit Legislative Proposals for the 2026 Session The ILA Public Policy Committee (PPC) is interested in hearing ideas regarding potential legislation from ILA members. To help us understand your concept and make a decision on supporting it, please a…
This week's ILA member spotlight shines on Kelly McCully. Kelly is the director of the Bourbonnais Public Library District, and a member of the ILA Awards Committee. We asked Kelly to answer a few professional and amusing questions. C…
The General Assembly spring session adjourned at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The $55 billion budget is one of the largest state budgets in history. Overall, our priorities did well, and we anticipate these bills will be going t…
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Hillside Public Library, located in Hillside, Illinois. Library's history In 1955, Hillside’s Chamber of Commerce formed with the goal of creating a public library. With book donations f…
The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tina Koleva to Deputy Director, effective May 15, 2025. In this expanded role, Koleva will build on her previous position as Operations Director by serving as the Le…
Last year, we had a huge win for equitable internet access across the country: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an E-Rate hotspots lending program for libraries and schools that would enable thousands of hotspots to be shared acro…
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff are returning to work, thanks to an order of a federal judge. Grants in plaintiff states have begun to be restored. The Attorneys General of 21 states, including Illinois Attorney General Kwam…
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