2026 Illinois Press Annual Convention

Join us at the 2026 IPF/IPA Annual Convention on June 4th.  This year the event will be held at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino in East Peoria, IL.  

The Illinois Press Convention draws hundreds of newspaper professionals from across the state.  They will assemble at this conference for networking, professional development and the opportunity to learn about useful products, materials, and information from exhibitors.

Again this year, both editorial and advertising departments will be represented. Publishers, editors, reporters, advertising directors, sales representatives, photographers and designers will be in attendance.

Sponsorship Opportunities

   Hotel Information

Rate is $116.00 before taxes.  Reservation must be made BEFORE May 13, 2025. 

Room reservations can be made by calling 1-800-547-0711 or 309-699-7711 and reference code PRSF26C

OR

Online reservation can be made here.  You will need to adjust your check in and check out dates.  Scroll down and enter down code PREF26C

                                                                                                        Questions??? email cbedolli@illinoispress.org

Silent Auction

IPF is looking for Silent Auction Items.  Donate an item to raise funds for the many Foundation projects that benefit Illinois newspapers, journalists, and future journalists.  Items will be on display throughout the convention with final bids due at convention on June 4th at 6:30 p.m.

IDEAS FOR SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS:

Sporting Event Tickets

Music Event Tickets

Amusement Park Tickets

Artwork

Gift Baskets of beer, wine, chocolate, lottery tickets, gift cards, etc.

If you would like to donate, we ask that you email details about what you will donate (including an estimate of its value, description and minimum bid) to Cindy Bedolli (cbedolli@illinoispress.org) by May 29th.  You can bring the donated items with you to the convention or ship it to the IPA at 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 200, Springfield, IL 62704.  If you are shipping something, please let the IPA office know who sent it, so we can acknowledge your donation.