Governor Awards More Than $15 Million in FY13 OSLAD Grants!
(posted May 13, 2013)

Governor Quinn announced that 45 different park districts, forest preserves and recreation agencies throughout the State will receive a total of $15,329,300 in OSLAD Grants for FY13 benefiting more than 7 million Illinois citizens!

View the list of OSLAD grant recipients.

(updated May 21, 2013)

House Bill 1353 (McAsey, E. / Holmes, L.) passed the Senate unanimously this week and is now headed to the Governor for signature. This IAPD Platform initiative amends the Public Funds Investment Act to provide park districts, forest preserve districts and conservation districts with the ability to invest in high-grade municipal bonds.

Less than Two Weeks Remain in Spring Session
(updated May 20, 2013)

Less than 2 weeks remain before the General Assembly's May 31st scheduled adjournment date. In addition to the hundreds of bills that will be debated on the House and Senate floors, amendments will be filed and heard in committee within a matter of only a few hours. IAPD is at the Capitol closely monitoring these developments and attending committee hearings.

Stay up to date on the latest information by visiting the Public Policy section of our website. View the status of bills we are tracking by clicking on the links that follow.

View House Bills

View Senate Bills

Legislation Expediting OSLAD Grant Payments Headed to Governor
(updated May 16, 2013)

SB 1637 (Kotowski, D. / Nekritz, E.) has passed the House unanimously and is now headed to the Governor for signature. This IAPD Platform initiative would expedite the payment process under the OSLAD grant program by allowing agencies to receive 50% of the funds at the time the grant is awarded. The remainder of the funds would be distributed quarterly on a reimbursement basis. This legislation will substantially improve the OSLAD grant program.

Two other IAPD Platform measures have also passed both chambers. HB 1404 (Bradley, J. / Biss, D.) would help alleviate costs associated with local government construction contracts by allowing units of local government to choose to waive surety bond requirements on small construction projects that are less than $50,000, which is the current standard for State construction projects.SB 1410(Cullerton, T. / Welch, C.) would allow park districts to adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance up to the amount of additional revenue which becomes available subsequent to the adoption of their annual appropriation ordinance.

Several other IAPD Platform initiatives are on 3rd Reading in their respective chambers. Check here for the latest developments on the status of these measures.

Join us for the 20th Annual Park District Conservation Day at the Illinois State Fair
(posted May 7, 2013)

Join us for the 20th Annual Park District Conservation Day on Saturday, August 17th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield! Performers receive FREE admission and FREE parking on August 17th. Contact Bobbie Jo Hill for more information, or complete the Call for Entertainers form and return it by May 28th.

IAPD Boot Camps Coming in June
(posted May 3, 2013)

The IAPD Boot Camp is a must for newly-elected board members! Join us at one of the following convenient dates and locations:

• June 5, 6-9:15 p.m. - Schaumburg Park District
• June 13, 6-9:15 p.m. - Huntley Park District
• June 19, 6-9:15 p.m. - Channahon Park District
• June 20, 6-9:15 p.m. - Effingham Park District
• June 22, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Park District of Oak Park
  

Swing Into Golf Season!
(posted May 22, 2013)

The golf outings are outstanding opportunities to network, make new acquaintances, visit with good friends and learn about other agencies' golf operations, facilities and programs. Register your foursome today!

Special Thanks to our Tour Sponsor

The Park District Code - 2013 Edition is Here!
(updated April 17, 2013)

The Park District Code contains the most comprehensive compilation of laws affecting park districts.

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