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Upcoming Events

State technical meeting

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.

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May 12, 2025

Golf Outing: LICA Educational Foundation for Veterans

Join LICA in Rensselaer, IN for the 4th Annual LICA Educational Foundation for Veterans Golf Outing and Fishing Contest!

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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!

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Jun 6, 2025

ILICA Area 6 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing

Join us in Lerna/Mattoon for the Area 6 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing!

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Jul 8-12, 2025

2025 National LICA Summer Convention

Duluth, MN

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Jul 26, 2025

Illinois LICA Off-Road Adventure, Dinner & Members' Meeting

Join Illinois LICA at The Badlands in Attica, IN for an Off-Road Adventure, Dinner & Members' Meeting!

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Sep 12, 2025

ILICA Area 3 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing

Kewanee, IL

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jan 21-24, 2026

Illinois LICA Convention & Members' Meeting

Bloomington, IL

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Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2026

2026 National LICA Winter Convention

Las Vegas, NV

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Jul 20-24, 2027

2027 National Summer Convention

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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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.

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