TOI provides township officials and staff monthly educational programs to inform and enhance knowledge and understanding of topics that impact township governing and community. All program information and discussion are presented by industry professionals. The in-person events are held in locations throughout the State of Illinois, providing geographic convenience for participation.
Education Workshops: Each of these one day in person workshops include specific topics providing in depth information about township governing and the impacts on the community. Learn and network with fellow township officials and staff. All workshops provide time for Q&A and lunch is provided.
Education Workshops - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
September 5 - Peoria (Peoria County)
September 19 - Rockford (Winnebago County)
October 3 - Normal (McLean County)
Evening Education Workshops - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 24 - Mt. Vernon (Jefferson County)
July 30 - Mt. Sterling (Brown County)
Saturday Education Workshops - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 11 - Springfield (Sangamon County)
October 25 - St. Charles (Kane County)
Newly Elected Officials Training/Virtual Workshops - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 28 - Springfield (Sangamon County)
June 17 - Naperville (Cook County)
Professional Development Days - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
In depth information about specific topics will provide the "hands on" tools and knowledge needed to understand and complete important duties as a township official.
Lunch is provided.
March 7 - Grant Writing (Kristin Olson)
May 16 - QuickBooks (Katie Redmond)
October 16 - Flagger Training (Barry Kent - IDOT)
Peoria
Education Workshop - September 5, 2025 - 8 am to 3 pm
Holiday Inn
7601 N. Orange Prairie Rd.
Peoria, IL 61615
Rockford
Education Workshop - September 19, 2025 - 8 am to 3 pm
Tebala Event Center
7910 Newburg Rd.
Rockford, IL 61108
Normal
Education Workshop - October 3, 2025 - 8 am to 3 pm
Normal Township Activity and Rec Center
600 E Willow St.
Normal, IL 61761
Mt. Vernon
Education Workshop - July 24, 2025 - 6 pm to 8 pm
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport
100 Aviation Dr.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Mt. Sterling
Education Workshop - July 30, 2025 - 6pm to 8 pm
KC Hall
Quincy Rd
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Springfield
Newly Elected Officials Training - In Person or Virtual
May 28, 2025 - 9 am to 2 pm
Northfield Inn
3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield, IL 62702
Education Workshop - October 11, 2025 - 10 am to 3 pm
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
701 E Adams St.
Springfield, IL 62701
St. Charles
Education Workshop - October 25, 2025 - 10 am to 3 pm
Clark Mosquito Abatement
675 Sidwell Ct.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Naperville
Newly Elected Officials Training - In Person or Virtual
June 17, 2025 - 9 am to 2 pm
Marriot Conference Center
1801 Naper Blvd.
Naperville, IL 60563
Springfield - May 28, 2025
Newly Elected Training - In Person or Virtual
May 28, 2025 - 9 am to 2 pm
Northfield Inn
3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield, IL 62702