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Illinois National Register Advisory Council
The Illinois National Register Advisory Council, formally known as the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (1969-2024), is the body that recommends places in Illinois to the National Register of Historic Places. It also advises the State Historic Preservation Office on matters pertaining to historic preservation. The Council meets three times a year and is comprised of 9 members. There are at a minimum, two historians, two architectural historians, or architects with a preservation background, and two archaeologists. The remaining three members have to have a preservation interest and are drawn from supporting fields, such as, but not limited to planning, law, local government, and historical geography. Lastly, a representative from both the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and Illinois State Museum serve on the Council in an advisory capacity as non-voting members.
2026 Council Members
- Rachel Barnhart, Architectural Historian (2025-2027), CHAIR
- Sarah Harken, Archaeologist (2026-2028)
- Victoria Granacki, Preservation Advocate (2024-2026), Vice-CHAIR
- Norm Moline, Historical Geographer (2026-2028)
- Charles Pipal, Architect (2024-2026)
- Lauren Thompson, Historian (2024-2026)
- Kelsey Kuehn, Architectural Historian (2026-2028)
- Brian Mitchell, Historian (2026-2028)
- Dale Simpson, Archaeologist (2026-2028)
- Jenn Edginton - Illinois State Museum (non-voting)
- Christina Shutt, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (non-voting)
2026 Meeting Schedule
February 27th (Webex) - June 26th (Webex) - October 23rd (Springfield)
Places recommended for approval on February 27, 2026
- Fullersburg Woods Historic District, Oak Brook, Cook County
- Miller Grove Archaeological Site, RESTRICTED, Pope County
- Myers House (1207 Whitebridge Hill), Winnetka, Cook County
- AT&T Booster Station, Edwardsville, Madison County
- Old Lace School, Darien, DuPage County
- Osceola Grove Community House, Bradford, Stark County
Additional Meeting Materials
Contact Andrew Heckenkamp to request approved minutes for past meetings: andrew.heckenkamp@illinois.gov
