Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc.
Upcoming Events
Apr 25, 2025
ILICA/NRCS State Technical Meeting
Once a year, ILICA members get the opportunity to attend a meeting with the NRCS state conservationist and state engineer to discuss any issues, concerns and/or questions regarding conservation implementation on the landscape. If you are interested in attending or have thoughts, suggestions, concerns or problems regarding conservation practices, cost-share, staff, etc. as they relate to the IL NRCS, please fill out the online form here.
May 21, 2025
Conservation Drainage Site Suitability Training
Curious about conservation drainage practices and how they fit into the landscape? Come join us to explore the key factors that make a field ideal for woodchip bioreactors, saturated buffers, and drainage water management. Get hands-on experience with a tour of Illinois' largest bioreactor, then share your insights and experiences over a relaxing lunch. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see how plastic corrugated drain tile is made with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Springfield Plastics plant!
Sep 12, 2025
ILICA Area 3 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing
Kewanee, IL
Details coming soon
Sep 25, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
Oct 30, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
Nov 25, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA. NOTE: Trainees MUST HAVE video capability & registration only accepted online.
Details coming soon
Jan 21-24, 2026
Illinois LICA Convention & Members' Meeting
Bloomington, IL
Details coming soon
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Mar 26, 2025
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Marijuana in the Workplace - What Employers Need to Know
Exclusive to LICA members, this FREE, 1-hour live webinar, complete with a Q & A session, will focus on state law requirements, recommended policies, and CDL requirements pertaining to marijuana in the workplace.
Mar 20, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Feb 20, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Feb 11-15, 2025
National LICA Winter Convention
Jacksonville, FL
Jan 29-31, 2025
2025 Illinois LICA Convention & Members' Meeting
Champaign, IL
Jan 30, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Training
Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA are hosting a training that will offer 3 CEUs required for the renewal of Illinois septic licenses. The training will be held in conjunction with ILICA's Annual Convention located at the Holiday Inn, Champaign, IL and will also offer a FREE trade show!
Jan 23-24, 2025
ILICA Safety Series: Lanark, IL
Get your 10 hr. OSHA and either CPR or Flagger training at the ILICA 2 day safety series!
Jan 14-15, 2025
ILICA Safety Series: Mt. Vernon, IL
Get your 10 hr. OSHA and either CPR or Flagger training at the ILICA 2 day safety series!
Jan 9-10, 2025
ILICA Safety Series: Decatur, IL
Get your 10 hr. OSHA and either CPR or Flagger training at the ILICA 2 day safety series!
Jan 7, 2025
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Nov 26, 2024
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Nov 19, 2024: 12 pm
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Hiring & Retention
Join us for this FREE, 1-hour live webinar, complete with a Q & A session, focusing on hiring and retention and how your company’s reputation can influence it, onboarding tools, and keys to successful leadership.
Nov 19, 2024: 12 pm
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Hiring & Retention
Join us for this FREE, 1-hour live webinar, complete with a Q & A session, focusing on hiring and retention and how your company’s reputation can influence it, onboarding tools, and keys to successful leadership.
Oct 31, 2024
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Sep 24, 2024
Private Sewage Disposal Contractor Virtual Training
Get 3 CEU's for the renewal of your Illinois Septic Licenses during this training co-hosted by Contractor Training Store & Illinois LICA.
Sep 18, 2024
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Transitioning the Business to the Next Generation
Join us for this FREE, 1-hour live webinar featuring field specialist, Wesley Tucker. We will focus on transitioning your small business to the next generation or owners smoothly, navigating difficult conversations for a smooth transition later, and planning accordingly to see your business thrive in the future.
Sep 13, 2024
Area 3 Golf Outing and Trap Shoot
TRAP: Izaak Walton League Trap/Skeet Grounds - Kewanee, IL
GOLF: Baker Park GC - Kewanee, IL
Sep 7, 2024
LICA Off-Road Adventure
Join the Illinois & Indiana LICA Chapters for a packed full day of off-roading at the Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, IN on September 7th! Bring your friends, family, co-workers, or anyone else that would enjoy this adventure.
Aug 27, 2024
Drainage Workshop: Rend Lake College, Ina, IL
Aug 22, 2024
Industry Bites: Grade Control Presentation
Learn about John Deere SmartGrade technology and basic grade control applications that can reduce labor costs, improve accuracy, and enable operators of varying skill levels to operate like a pro while enjoying a free dinner!
Jul 30, 2024
Drainage Workshop: Richland Community College, Decatur, IL
Jul 20, 2024
Illinois LICA Member Appreciation Picnic & Members' Meeting
Feather Prairie Farm, Dwight, IL
Jul 9-13, 2024
2024 National LICA Summer Convention
Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 26, 2024
LICA Focus Auction by BigIron
Big Iron Auction will focus on LICA with special LICA Member benefits, including special pricing, maximum equipment sale returns, full service, and no transportation costs.
Jun 26, 2024
Drainage Workshop: Highland Community College, Freeport, IL
Join Illinois LICA and it’s conservation partners for the latest information on the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (ILNLRS), a deep dive on edge of field practices for tile drainage treatment, government and private cost share opportunities, and jurisdictional wetlands and determination information. Contractors will also learn about the business opportunities associated with edge of field practice installation, trench safety, surveying basics, and plastic drainage pipe specifications and installation parameters.
Jun 14, 2024
Area 6 Golf Outing and Trap Shoot - Lerna/Mattoon, IL
TRAP: McKillip Farm - Lerna, IL
GOLF: Meadowview GC - Mattoon, IL
Jun 13-14, 2024
LICA Water Management Forum - Rensselaer, Indiana
Water management professionals will unite at the LICA Water Management Forum—an exclusive platform bringing together contractors, farmers, government officials, the education community, and other industry leaders in water management solutions.
May 6, 2024
LICA Educational Foundation for Veterans Golf Outing
Cantigny Golf Course
Wheaton, IL
Apr 17, 2024
Region 4 Lunch & Learn Webinar
LICA’s Region 4 is excited to host the Lunch & Learn Webinar: Proper Documents Can Protect Your Business featuring attorney, David G. Bandré of Bandré, Hunt & Snider. This FREE, 1-hour live webinar, complete with a Q & A session, will focus on contracts, employment agreements, lien waivers, and what needs to be included on various forms to protect your company’s assets.
