IML Statehouse Briefing - The Statehouse Briefing publication is an electronic newsletter intended to provide municipal officials a regular update on various issues affecting Illinois municipalities at the state level. The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has worked continuously for the benefit of all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois. IML provides a collective voice ...
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The Illinois Municipal League's (IML) Annual Conference is the premier educational and networking opportunity for municipal officials and staff. Our lineup of dynamic speakers offers solutions to address the challenges facing your community.
IML was founded in 1913 with the sole purpose of assisting elected and appointed municipal officials and staff, like yourself, while serving your community. In that role, we provide advocacy representation at the national and state levels, offer legal assistance, develop best practice information and host educational seminars and conferences to support our members. IML’s Education Resources ...
2026 IML State Legislative Agenda As the statewide representative of the 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) is pleased to provide its 2026 State Legislative Agenda.
IML is the formal voice for all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois. The League has worked continuously for the benefit of municipalities, promoting competence and integrity in administration of municipal government. We offer services to our members that range from traditional to cutting edge, in order to educate and motivate them to remain focused on their passion for the ...
While IML’s preference was to maintain the status quo and for the tax to remain statewide, securing the authority for local implementation of the grocery sales tax was a legislative success. IML strongly encourages all municipalities to implement the grocery sales tax and to take advantage of available local revenue sources, which will strengthen our ability to advocate for the full funding ...