Illinois Main Street

Illinois Main Street (IMS) works with communities across the state to foster local economic development and enhance overall quality of life.

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

A whirlwind week with Jon Schallert and great community workshops in Crystal Lake, Springfield and Alton. @NatlMainStreet

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

@IMLLeague @MainStreetLvill @LibertyvilleVOL We are proud of our 22 designated communities across the state - with more on the way!

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

Whats going on in your downtown this weekend? Check out your local Main Street organization to learn about exciting summer events in your community!

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Thank you @JaxMainStreet for hosting a great IMS workshop in this 2012 Great American Main Street Award winning community! So many projects and great things happening. @NatlMainStreet

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

Grant opportunity! USDA is offering rural community development grants for projects including minority business entrepreneur education, resource development, and more! Apply by June 28. https://t.co/kJ1SUZAgjv

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

To all the amazing small businesses across the @ILMainStreet world, we salute you! Your dedication, creativity, innovation, and hard work are noticed and appreciated.

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Our communities across the state are facing since of the toughest building developments. Learn some success stories at the Small Scale Development Forum.

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

Are you interested in learning how Small Scale Development can foster stronger Main Streets? Check out the Small Scale Developer Forum! Learn more > https://t.co/cLnd29ylyb

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

I loved being in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood last week, where I learned about the creative and inspired work being done by @AAABNAChicago.

Their vision for the Soul City Corridor is centered on their commitment to making Austin a vibrant and thriving destination.

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Big welcome to Jim Miller! Coordinating @ILMainStreet and working with communities across the state. #preservation #history #leadership

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

We are excited to announce that Jim Miller is the new state coordinator for @ILMainStreet 🙌

Jim previously served as the Executive Director at @HistoricValley, a 2012 GAMSA winner, among other roles. He loves local, Dolly Parton, and Dairy Queen.

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Strengthen the heart of your #community during the 2022 Illinois Main Street Conference & Awards.

Join commercial district #revitalization professionals from across the state October 18-20 in @DowntownBloom

REGISTER: https://t.co/8ukRQAs2pe

#IllinoisMainStreet #Community

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Thankful to be a part of a nationwide network of communities working to revitalize the heart of their communities. @NatlMainStreet #mainstreet #revitalize #ElevateIllinois

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

Since it was created 30 years ago, @ilmainstreet has been extraordinarily effective at working with communities across the state to revitalize downtown districts through place-based economic development. Learn more about their amazing work: https://t.co/66cPs5uXMg

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Just posted a photo @ Monticello, Illinois https://t.co/dF5Xucn2Fo

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Awesome to see training and leadership development around the network! @MainStreetKS @NatlMainStreet

[Kansas Main Street @MainStreetKS]

Yessssss! Norma from @NatlMainStreet facilitating our strategic work day for future work in our impactful communities in #Kansas #WeAreMainStreet

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Joined our sister Coordinating Program @MainStreetKS listening to Kathy LaPlant of @NatlMainStreet talk with directors and board members on the Main Street approach and what it means to be on a #MainStreet board!

[Kansas Main Street @MainStreetKS]

Listening to the incomparable Kathy LaPlante @NatlMainStreet talking priorities & the 4-Point Approach with #MainStreet on our Board Training this afternoon. New communities represented as well as some of our other communities. #WeAreMainStreet #KeepOnLearning #CrossLearning

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

#mainstreet #preservation #development

[Main Street America @NatlMainStreet]

Free webinar! How To Incorporate Preservation Training into Your Construction Project on June 14. Learn about the Historic Masonry Preservation Certificate Program and how to utilize it for preservation project. SavingPlaces @SavingPlaces https://t.co/GoSI3litlx

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Joined in on the fun convo with @IntlDwtnAssoc on the interesting things we take photos of because we work in place management. ☺️

[Int'l Downtown Assoc @IntlDwtnAssoc]

Odd things you take photos of because you work for a place management organization... go 👇

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

@IntlDwtnAssoc Murals, medians, streetscape and planters! #placemaking #mainstreet #design

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Farmers Market Season is in full swing! Thankful @LtGovStratton kicked off the season with #IllinoisMainStreet community @downtownSPI at the Old Stare Capitol Farmers Market!

Find your Main Street Farmers Market and shop local.

#AgConnectsUsAll

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

I was excited to help kick-off the 23rd season of the Old State Capitol Farmers Market in @downtownSPI!

As the largest downstate producer-only Market in Illinois, it’s a great way to #supportsmallbusiness while also expanding access to healthy food. 🥬🍅🌽 #AgConnectsUsAll

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

Learn more about our movement! Proud to work with @ILMainStreet communities across the state to revitalize their #historic downtowns and commercial districts with @NatlMainStreet

[Joi Cuartero Austin, CEcD @joijoi143]

Our approach to revitalization for the @ILMainStreet network! #community #people #place #development

[Illinois Main Street @ILMainStreet]

A huge thank you to @LtGovStratton for cohosting the 2021 Illinois Main Street Conference and joining us in #Jacksonville! #IllinoisMainStreet

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

I am so excited to be in Jacksonville, IL today to cohost the 2021 Illinois Main Street Conference with @ILMainStreet and @IllinoisDCEO!

What a joy to be able to gather together for this important event!

While in Jacksonville, I spent time downtown to enjoy this corner of #IL!