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Legislative Issues

On August 3rd, State Senator Susan Garrett, a member of the Illinois Historic Preservation Legislative Caucus, joined Landmarks Illinois and National Trust for Historic Preservation staff for a site visit at the Historic Methodist Campground in Des Plaines. Located in Senator Garrett’s legislative district (29th District), camp representatives explained ongoing preservation efforts and future flood mitigation plans.   In 2004, Landmarks Illinois gave a Heritage Fund Grant for structural assessments of some cottages at the historic camp ground, which was founded in the 1860’s. The camp ground was included on Landmarks Illinois’ 2003 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places list.

l. to r.:  Lisa DiChiera (Landmarks Illinois), Chris Morris (National Trust for Historic Preservation), Ray Tate, Des Plaines mayor Martin Moylan, Sen. Garrett, Karen Tate, Ray Hund (Des Plaine Campground, Building and Grounds Manager)

Send a Thank You

On August 17, Governor Quinn signed House Bill 1002, which protects the Illinois Historic Sites Fund and the Presidential Library and Museum Operating Fund from "fund sweeps," which allows the Governor to take money out of designated funds and use them for other purposes.  [more]

Contact Your Congressman and Senators!

The Community Restoration and Revitalization Act (introduced in 2005 as H.R. 3159 and in 2007 as H.R. 1043 / S. 584) was
re-introduced in the 111th Congress this fall. Representatives Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) and Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are the House and Senate sponsors.   [more]

Illinois Historic Preservation Caucus

The Illinois Historic Preservation Legislative Caucus, since its formation in late 2005, has had several meetings and gatherings. Senator Deanna Demuzio (D-Carlinville) and Rep. Rich Brauer (R-Petersburg) are serving as co-chairs.  [more]

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