The Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council is the body that recommends places in Illinois to the National Register of Historic Places. It also advises the State Historic Preservation Office on matters pertaining to historic preservation. The Council meets three times a year and is comprised of 15 members. There are at a minimum, three historians, three architectural historians, or architects with a preservation background, and three archaeologists. The remaining six members have to have a preservation interest and are drawn from supporting fields, such as, but not limited to planning, law, local government, and historical geography. Lastly, a representative from both the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and Illinois State Museum serve on the Council in an advisory capacity as non-voting members.
Presentation Rules.pdf 
IHSAC HANDBOOK.pdf
Upcoming IHSAC Meetings
Until further notice, meetings will be held virtually
June 25, 2021 - WebEx Meeting link:
posted 30-days before meeting
Remaining 2021 IHSAC Meeting Schedule - February 26, June 25 and October 29
Properties to be considered on February 26, 2021
Rockford - Witwer House.pdf
Shabbona - Shabbona Hotel.pdf
Aurora - Hobbs Building.pdf
Additional Meeting Materials
October 30, 2020_Draft Minutes.pdf
February 26, 2021 - IHSAC Agenda.pdf
Past IHSAC Meeting Minutes (approved)
February_25th_2015.pdf June_19th_2015.pdf October_30th_2015.pdf
February_26th_2016.pdf June_24th_2016.pdf October_28th_2016.pdf
February_24th_2017.pdf June_30th_2017.pdf October_27th_2017.pdf