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• Webinar - TIF for Public Officials

  • When
    June 09, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online

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  TIF for Public Officials

  Join us for a  webinar designed for public officials or new practitioners, including City Council and Village Board members. This session offers a clear, practical overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)—one of the most widely used economic development tools in Illinois.

  We’ll cover the fundamentals of how TIF works, legal requirements, and financial mechanics, along with real-world case studies on downtown revitalization, infrastructure, and job-creating development. The session also tackles common misconceptions and offers guidance on navigating community and political considerations.

  The webinar includes a live Q&A with Illinois practitioners and municipal experts.

  AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity.  More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at planning.org/cm.

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• 2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference

  • Start
    September 15, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 16, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Swissotel Chicago, IL

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  2026 ITIA & IEZA Fall Conference
  Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
   Swissotel Chicago

  Join us for the Fall 2026 ITIA & IEZA Conference, where economic development professionals come together to share ideas, strategies, and real-world experiences shaping communities across Illinois. This year’s program will explore key topics such as redevelopment, dealmaking, incentive tools, and public engagement—featuring practical insights, case studies, and collaborative discussions designed to support effective, forward-thinking development efforts.

  Continuing education credits will be available for attorneys and planners

  Interested Sponsoring? Details Here

  There is a small block of rooms at  Swissotel for the conference.

  Please use this link to book.  Rooms prices vary depending on type.

  Reserve early - Chicago will be VERY BUSY the week of our conference.

  We are still finalizing the agenda. You can expect sessions on:

  • Enterprise Zone designation updates
  • Retail redevelopment — everything from malls to Main Street
  • Public messaging and navigating community input
  • Industrial/warehouse projects and layered incentives
  • Real-world dealmaking and underwriting 

  Schedule Overview:

  Tuesday, September 15

  10am - Opening & Welcome

  10:15 - 5pm - Sessions

  (lunch provided)

  5:30 - 7:30 - Networking Reception at Swissotel

  (drinks & light refreshments, plan for dinner on your own)

  
  

  Wednesday, September 16

  9:30 am - 3pm - Sessions

  (lunch provided)

  Thank you to our Spring Conference Sponsors!

  Platinum: PGAV, SB Friedman

  Gold: Moran Economic Development

  Silver: Ancel Glink

  Bronze:  Arnold & Porter

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• TIF Annual Reports with the Comptroller's Office

  • When
    October 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online
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  Join us for a practical, one-hour webinar led by representatives from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office focused on Annual TIF Reporting requirements. This session is designed to provide clear, up-to-date guidance to help municipalities and practitioners complete reports accurately and on time. Whether you are new to TIF reporting or need a refresher, this webinar will walk through key requirements and offer direct insight from the Comptroller’s staff.

  
  

  What you can expect:

  • Step-by-step overview of the Annual TIF Reporting process

  • Clarification of common issues and frequent reporting errors

  • Live Q&A with representatives from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office

  This webinar is one of several free training opportunities included with membership and is an excellent chance to strengthen compliance and confidence in your reporting process.

  Registration: Free for Members, $50 for non-Members

  
  

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