Featured Education & Entertainment 

Doug is a seasoned industry expert with decades of field and training experience. He will deliver practical instruction for contractors looking to renew their Illinois Septic License(s) (installer, pumper, sanitation technician).

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Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL, exploring locker rooms, event spaces, the ice floor/arena bowl, and back-of-house operations while learning how the venue supports concerts, sporting events, and large-scale gatherings.

Take a one-of-a-kind tour of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to explore its Neo-Classical interior, walk one of the largest performance stages west of New York City, see the Green Room Artist Wall, and visit the sub-stage while learning the venue’s history and legends.

Join us for a spirited live auction benefiting the Illinois LICA Scholarship Fund! Bid on toys, baked goods, collectibles, tools, and a wide variety of other items while supporting students pursuing post-secondary education.

Mark and Pam have been entertaining in central Illinois for years -- Pam sang for years on the Illinois Country Opry in Petersburg and other family shows (as Pam Gilbert); Mark was a regular on the Nashville Sound Country Opry in Mason City, Illinois. Since 2003, they have been singing exclusively Southern Gospel music at churches, revivals, tent meetings, ice cream socials and other special events. Visit their website for more information.

Learn all about the various commercial vehicle rules and regulations to keep your company in compliance and prevent downtime. Illinois State Police CVEO, Trooper Ross Drennan, will cover CDL requirements, physical requirements, load securement, weight regulations, hours of service and inspections, safety scores, audits, and more.

The use of JULIE's Positive Response System became an enforceable requirement on January 1, 2026, meaning excavators must verify and document responses from utility companies before breaking ground. This presentation by JULIE's Brian MacKenzie will explain what excavators need to know about the new mandate, how to properly use PRS, why it matters for safety and legal compliance, and how it protects operators from violations and liability.

Interested in adding conservation drainage practices to your list of construction services for clients or to diversify your company business model? Learn what it takes to install and job cost these practices, including bioreactors and saturated buffers, from fellow contractors leading the charge in Illinois - Jon Seevers, Seevers Farm Drainage; LaVerne Weber, Grade Solutions; Joe Streitmatter, Streitmatter Land Improvement

Passed in May 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” made many changes to US tax policy & spending. Get all the
latest updates on how these changes apply to your company from Dustin Courson, Courson & Associates.

Like all industries, the insurance sector has currently been experiencing various changes with impacts to operations and underwriting that ultimately affect your company’s coverages and policies. Join Prins Insurance’s Amber Bosma to hear about all these dynamics at play within the industry, as well as to gather insight into LICA’s insurance program benefits from over the years and into the future.

Enjoy a high-energy dueling pianos show where two pianists trade hits, comedy, and crowd requests. Sing along, request your favorites, and celebrate the last night of the convention with a lively, interactive party!