Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Rural Affairs Council. Meetings are typically scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every third month at locations across the state. Check back for the latest notices, agendas and minutes.
2013 Meetings
DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Southwestern Illinois College, Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, History Room, 4950 Maryville Rd., Granite City
DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lakeview Rooms B & C, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD
DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD
Past Meetings
DATE:
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
TIME: 2-4 p.m.
LOCATION: State Capitol, Room 114, 401 South Second Street, Springfield
DATE: Thursday, July 26, 2012
TIME: 10-Noon
LOCATION: Western Illinois University Quad-Cities Campus, Rock Island County Community Room, 3561 60th Street, Rock Island
DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
TIME: 2-4 p.m.
LOCATION: Illinois State Library, Rooms 403-404, 300 S. Second Street, Springfield
DATE: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
TIME: 2-4 p.m.
LOCATION: William G. Stratton Building, Room 413, 401 S. South Spring Street, Springfield
DATE: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
TIME: 2-4 p.m.
LOCATION: John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville
DATE: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TIME: 2-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield
All Things Rural Newsletter
The All Things Rural Newsletter is designed to provide information regarding programs and funding opportunities available to rural communities throughout our state.
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Winter 2012
Nominate A Rural Illinois Champion
Do you know someone who is going above and beyond to make a difference in rural Illinois? If so, nominate that person or group as a Rural Illinois Champion. Nominations will be considered on an ongoing basis as we feature people who are bringing about change in rural Illinois communities. Find the application form here.
If you have any questions regarding a Rural Illinois Champion, please contact Marc Ayers at marc.ayers@illinois.gov or 217-558-3960.
Winners
2013 Jerry Townsend
2012 Dr. Norm Walzer