The 2008 Illinois State Section Spring Conference is coming up quickly. This year’s conference will be held Thursday, March 27 – Friday, March 28 at the Hilton in downtown Springfield. The day-and-a-half conference will feature a range of topics including presentations on the impacts of the Lincoln Museum to downtown Springfield, the roles of different generations in the planning profession and other great topics. The conference will host a great lunch on Friday and a reception on Thursday night in downtown. In the past the Section offered up to four short conference/meetings. Last year members indicated they would rather have a larger conference once a year. Last year’s conference in Rock Island was a huge success and we look forward to building on that success this year in Springfield. Details on the conference are forthcoming but please mark you calendar for those days. Registration will be affordable at $60. Plus, APA members that travel more that 75 miles and stay overnight will receive a $50 reimbursement. Students who attend will receive a full reimbursement. Hotel rates will be around $110. This is a very affordable way for you to come out to a great conference and see Springfield. Plan on joining us!