2026 IRCTI Annual Meeting October 13-14, Starved Rock Lodge, Oglesby, IL
Join us as Illinois River mayors lead important conversations on riverfront development, resilience planning, sustainable growth, and economic revitalization. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape actionable solutions to strengthen Illinois River communities.
Schedule
- Oct 13: Grant Readiness Workshop I 1:00-4:00 PM
- Oct 13: Opening Reception I 5:30-8:00 PM
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- Oct 14: Full day Meeting I 8:30 AM- 3 :00 PM (Include light breakfast and Lunch)
- Oct 14: Fall Color Trolly Tour of Starved Rock State Park I 3:10- 5:10 PM (Enjoy the beautiful fall colors aboard a historic trolley, with stops at the Starved Rock Visitor Center, Illinois Waterway, and St. Louis Canyon)
- Oct 14: Closing Reception I 5:30-8:00 PM
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Registration
- Government & Nonprofit Organizations: Free
- Private Industry: $250
Interested in Joining Us?
If you’re interested in partnering with IRCTI or want to learn how your community can become part of our coalition, please contact us — we’ll be in touch soon.
Join us in building a stronger, more resilient future for our river communities.
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