Township Officials of Illinois

Welcome to Township Officials of Illinois

The Township Officials of Illinois serves Illinois’ 1,432 townships, offering information on proper government procedures and in support of strong township government. TOI sponsors educational meetings for township officials, and is proactive with township-related legislation in the Illinois General Assembly and U.S. Capitol. TOI promotes the importance of townships in Illinoisans’ lives, mails the monthly magazine Township Perspective to its members, communicates through this website and publishes informational handbooks for township officials.

2013 Election Calendar

Start now to prepare for the 2013 election!

DOT Reduces Burden on Local Governments

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the Obama Administration is eliminating 46 regulations on traffic signs to provide more flexibility for state and local governments, including allowing communities to replace traffic signs when they are worn out rather than requiring signs to be replaced by a specific date.

Our Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our 2012 Scholarship Winners

On-Line Local Government Training for Teachers

University of Illinois Extension and the Partnership for Local Government Education announces the release of the online teacher certification training for the “Tomorrow’s Leaders: Understanding Illinois Local Government” curriculum. Teachers seeking local government resources should check out the curriculum and online teacher certification program available at no cost to teachers or their schools, beginning March 5, which coincides with Illinois Local Government Week. Originally geared toward high school students, the “Tomorrow’s Leaders” curriculum has been updated to include grades six through 12.

Are You Ready? - 2012 Education District Programs

Township officials: Are You Ready? We're ready to kick off our seven-city education district program for 2012, and WE WANT YOU to join us! Just choose the location or date most convenient to you, send in your registration and get set to listen to Sarah Watson bring out the leadership strengths in you, Jeff Jurgens spell out how to prepare for the 2013 township elections, and Bob Porter, attorneys John Redlingshafer, Nicholas Grojean, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, and Kevin Burke of IDOT answer your questions in division breakouts.

Township Officials of Illinois - Helping Build Strong Townships Since 1907

Welcome to Township Officials of Illinois

2013 Election Calendar

DOT Reduces Burden on Local Governments

Our Scholarship Winners

On-Line Local Government Training for Teachers

Are You Ready? - 2012 Education District Programs

Upcoming Events

Supervisors Zone 2, East Peoria | 5/18/2012

GATI Continuing Education | 5/24/2012

Budget Notice & Inspection, Monthly Report to County Engineer | 5/30/2012

District 4, Normal, Marriott Conference Center | 6/1/2012

The 14th Annual Illinois Leadership Conference, Effingham | 6/6/2012