Village Board members and staff participate in a variety of professional organizations and intergovernmental cooperatives. At times, these groups have taken positions on specific legislative issues that have a direct affect on their membership or the stated goals of the organization. A full listing listing of organizations and cooperatives that staff and elected officials patriciate in, who are registered lobbyists with the Illinois Secretary of Sate sense 2020 include the following:

Professional Organizations
Illinois Municipal League (IML), Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), International City Management Association (ICMA), Illinois Public Health Association, American Public Works Association (APWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), Illinois Water Works Association.

Intergovernmental Cooperatives
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)

Would you like to learn more about these lobbyists groups or other lobbying services in the State of Illinois? Visit The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State's website or click the link here!