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August 2025 Webinar

Unlocking the Skies: The Transformative Role of Drone Technology in the Geospatial Workforce

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Announcing the ILGISA 2025 SIU-E Regional Meeting

Announcing the ILGISA 2025 SIU-E Regional Meeting
"A Taste of ILGISA"

GIS professionals and students—don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! Join us for a lineup of engaging presentations from GIS experts across the state. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, this event is a great way to stay current, build your network, and explore real-world GIS applications.

Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

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Lunch is included in your registration cost.

***Additional specific details regarding the meeting will be announced as they become available.

One of the key benefits of being an ILGISA member is the ability to connect and exchange knowledge with over 600 members across Illinois. Although our Annual Conference stands as the premier gathering for GIS professionals annually, our Regional Meetings offer an outstanding chance to network with fellow members and non-members alike.

Please note you do NOT have to be an ILGISA member to attend a Regional Meeting.

Congratulations to the 2025 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award winners from Illinois

Congratulations to the 2025 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award winners from Illinois!

We're pleased to see City of Naperville, JLL, and PLRB recognized by Esri for their outstanding work in Geographic Information Systems. Your innovation, leadership, and dedication to advancing GIS technology make a lasting impact—locally and nationally.

Well done to all the individuals involved!

Board Spotlight: Burt McAlpine

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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Announcing the New ILGISA Forum

Announcing the New ILGISA Forum

We’re excited to announce the launch of the New ILGISA Forum — a new online space designed exclusively for our members to connect, collaborate, and share ideas!

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Board Spotlight - Josh Carlson

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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The City of Rockford featured on ESRI’s Industry Blog

The City of Rockford featured on ESRI's Industry blog for their Stormwater Outfall Inspection Solution.

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Board Spotlight: Adam Aull

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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Fulton County, IL, Western Illinois University, and State 911 Project featured on ESRI Blog

Check out the article: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/illinois-school-safety-indoor-maps

Board Spotlight: Lauren Lee, GISP

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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Board Spotlight: Steven Spradling

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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June 2025 Webinar

We are pleased to invite you to join us for our webinar this month:

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2025 Chicago Regional Meeting

Please join us for an enriching gathering of geospatial, economic development, and planning professionals and students at our Chicago Regional Meeting hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

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Board Spotlight: Dr. Rich Schultz, GISP - Past President

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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Board Spotlight: Keith Darby - President-Elect

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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May 2025 Webinar

We are pleased to invite you to join us for our webinar this month:

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Board Spotlight: Michael Kamin, GISP – ILGISA President

We're excited to launch a new ILGISA Board Spotlight series, designed to introduce you to the dedicated members of our Board of Directors. Each installment will highlight a different board member, offering a glimpse into their professional background, current role, and passion for GIS. Through this series, we hope to foster stronger connections within our community and celebrate the individuals guiding our organization. 

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Harper College Drone Experience and Safety Day - April 26th

Curious about drones? Want to see them in action?
 
Join Harper College for our second Drone Experience & Safety Day on Saturday, April 26th from 12–4pm — an afternoon packed with fun, learning, and flight! This free community event is part of the FAA’s national Drone Safety Day and is open to everyone, including students, families, and future drone pilots.
 
Schedule Highlights:
 
12:00–2:30pm: Fast-paced, 15-minute expert talks in Building D, Room 195
Hear how drones are used in emergency response, agriculture, public safety, and more!
 
2:00–4:00pm: Live outdoor demonstrations
Watch drones in action and learn how they’re flown safely and responsibly.
 
Whether you are into tech, looking for a career path, or just want to learn something new, this is your chance to explore how drones are shaping our world!
 
Got questions? Reach out to [email protected].
 
Come for the info, stay for the demos — we hope to see you there!
 
Please register using QR code in graphic.
ILGISA is partnering with Harper College through their ILGISA University Membership. 

April 2025 Webinar

We are pleased to invite you to join us for our webinar this month:

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March 2025 Webinar

Join us for our webinar in March featuring two lightning talk presentations:

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