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).

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.

Trooper Ross Drennan will present functional guidance on IDOT trucking regulations specifically for contractors who haul heavy equipment, covering load securement, weight and size limits, inspection expectations, and on-road compliance to help crews avoid fines and downtime

Brian will present the latest JULIE updates, explaining recent law changes, new notification and marking requirements, and practical steps contractors should take when planning an excavation.

Jon Seevers, Joe Streitmatter, and LaVerne Weber will break down job costing for edge-of-field projects, covering accurate cost tracking, budgeting techniques, labor and equipment allocation, and strategies to improve profitability and bidding precision

This session will highlight key tax changes affecting businesses in 2026 and practical planning steps owners can use to manage cash flow, depreciation, deductions, and compliance.

Bruce Mosier will present updates to the UFG Insurance program followed by a new program release. 

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!