State Legislative Summit
The 104th General Assembly is underway and the need for strong political advocacy has never been more important. ICUL’s State Legislative Summit (SLS) serves as a platform to make our united voices heard promoting the powerful credit union cause to the Illinois General Assembly. This in-person event will include the Annual Delegates meeting, CUPAC silent auction, notable speakers on top issues, Capitol visits, and a legislative reception.
Registration is now closed.
- When & Where
- Hotel Information
- Important Information
- Agenda
- Documents
- Sponsorship Information
- Advocacy Assistance
State Legislative Summit & Annual Delegates Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Abraham Lincoln Hotel
701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701
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Optional Pre-SLS Open House* & CUPAC Auction
Date: Monday April 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: ICUL Springfield Office
225 South College Avenue, 2nd Floor
Springfield IL 62704
To contribute to the CUPAC Auction*, please contact [email protected]
*Sponsored by ASI/ESI
Google MapWe have a limited hotel room block at the President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree. Click below to reserve your room by March 15:
President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree (SOLD OUT)
Additional Hotel Options:
State House Inn
Hotel Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Event Registration Deadline:
March 27, 2026
Dress Code:
Business Professional
Cancellation/Substitutions:
Please email [email protected] to make changes to your registration as soon as possible.
Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections in Springfield, IL. Contributions are strictly voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Giving levels are suggested amounts. More or less may be contributed. Contributor will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount contributed or decision not to contribute. A portion or your entire donation may be forwarded to ACU PAC, the federal political action committee of America's Credit Unions.
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8:30 am – 1:45 pm Abraham Lincon Hotel 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Legislative Reception at Abraham Lincoln (Salon C & D) |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 am – 10:00 am |
Annual Delegates Meeting |
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10:10 am – 10:15 am |
Welcome & Opening Remarks Michael Abraham, Chairperson, Illinois Credit Union League Board of Directors |
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10:15 am – 10:20 am |
Conference Overview |
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10:20 am – 11:10 am |
Interchange Update Panel Representative Margaret Croke, IL-12 Senator Mark Walker, IL-27 |
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11:10 am – 11:30 am |
Electronic Lien Transfer Update |
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11:30 am – 11:50 am |
Regulatory & CRA Update Shannon Basile, Senior Director, Compliance, ICUL |
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11:50 am – 1:00 pm |
Luncheon |
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1:00 pm – 1:10 pm |
Update from our Sponsors (Envisant, FHLBC, American Share Insurance, & Melissa Vidito, Director, Marketing & Communications, Envisant Sharon Gorrell, AVP, External Affairs, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Jennifer Kelly, Vice President, Advocacy, American Share Insurance Geriann Smith, Account Executive, TruStage CUPAC Chapter Competition Awards |
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1:10 pm – 1:40 pm |
Credit Union Legislative Issues Briefing Stephen Olson, Attorney at Law |
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2:00 pm – 4:30pm |
State Capitol Visits Participants are encouraged to personally visit with their legislators and view the legislative process first-hand. Shuttle service between the hotel and the statehouse is available beginning at 1:45 pm. Tentative 4pm group photo - main staircase, 2nd |
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Legislative Reception President Abraham Lincoln Hotel – Salon C & D |
Advocacy Assistance will be available individuals employed by or a board member of a small asset-size credit union ($100 million and under) OR representing a faith-based credit union.
Advocacy Assistance applications close on March 6, 2026.
Calling All Crashers!
Apply today to crash this year's State Legislative Summit! This event is your chance to stay informed, connect with fellow young professionals, and make a real impact.
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