Since ALA announced the Show Up For Our Libraries campaign after the Inauguration, we’ve seen a barrage of attacks on a wide array of federal agencies, programs, and policies. Unfortunately, in the year ahead, we expect continued efforts to sla…
March 6, 2025—The Illinois Library Association (ILA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 ILA Inclusive Travel Grants for National Conferences. The $2,000 grants provide Illinois librarians and library staff from populations underrepresente…
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Fountaindale Public Library District located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Library's History Through the efforts of a small group of citizens, Fountaindale Public Library District was of…
The new E-Rate Wi-Fi hotspots program is under threat. Congress is considering a resolution, S.J.Res.7 and H.J.Res.33, that would end the E-Rate hotspots program for libraries and schools, effective immediately.Hundreds of libraries ha…
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Northbrook Public Library located in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois. Library's History Northbrook Public Library’s history began in the early 1950s when dedicated members of se…
The Reaching Forward North and South Committees are excited to announce that attendee registration is open for their conferences. Reaching Forward North and Reaching Forward South are annual professional development conferences f…
The Reaching Forward North Committee is accepting nominations for the Oberman and Rich Reaching Forward Grant and the Robert Doyle ILA Conference Grant for Support Staff. These awards recognize library support staff contributions and encourage ILA me…
Library Days and Dates 2025-26 ILA is pleased to present Library Days and Dates 2025-26, prepared by attorney Phil Lenzini for libraries' guidance in planning around key dates for filing public notices and/or various actions required by municipa…
The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is thrilled to announce that Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) is now part of our organization! This exciting transition and behind-the-scenes work on ILP and ILA's side began in the fall of 2024. As an…
Did your library undergo renovations or new construction in 2024? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter "Library Buildings 2024" article in the March 2025 issue. Submissions should include: At least …
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