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…
The Fox River Valley Public Library District’s Public Relations team has been recognized with a 2025 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) in the category of Crisis Communication Plan…
Show Up For Our Libraries – Call Your Senators and Members of Congress There are just a few more days to Show Up For Our Libraries and let our Senators and Representatives know that we need their support to fund libraries! Use the lin…
The Illinois Library Association is deeply saddened and disappointed regarding the unjust termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Appointed as the 14th Librarian of Congress on September 14, 2016, Dr. Ha…
On May 1, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The decision was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by …
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Berwyn Public Library located in Berwyn, Illinois. Library's History Before the City of Berwyn was officially established, there was already a Berwyn Library. The first lending libra…
Today, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias shared a message to the Illinois library community. The message is about proposed legislation to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians across Illi…
ILA is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Season 5 of Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)! Another incredible season awaits, packed with top-tier entertainment and literary brilliance. Season 5 kicks off with an exciting lineup …
The ILA Reaching Forward North Committee has selected Annamarie Magnelli and Kate Kresek as recipients of the 2025 Reaching Forward Awards. Annamarie Magnelli, a library assistant in the Kids World at Eisenhower Public Libra…
Dear Library Colleagues, I’m writing to share some important news about proposed legislation that our office is spearheading designed specifically to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians across Illinois. House Bill 27…
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