Leonard Cannata

The meeting included a Director's Report on the status of archival projects, digital preservation platform implementation, and staffing. New business covered updates on the State Board Programming grant, including changes to sponsored classes and announcement of the 2026 Historical Records Grant program. The board discussed the 2025-2027 grant cycle cost share requirements, selected a theme and tagline for Archives Month posters, reviewed the draft of the upcoming newsletter, and planned for upcoming site visits. Additionally, the board approved a rubric for reviewing 2026 grants and discussed strategic planning for the 2027-2029 NHPRC State Board Programming Grant, including future topics for sponsored classes.

The meeting focused on the review and approval of various new records management applications, add-ons, and amendments for multiple county and municipal agencies, including police departments, fire protection districts, school districts, and treasurer offices.

The commission reviewed and unanimously approved a series of new records applications, add-ons, and amendments for various county agencies, municipalities, and libraries.

The Commission reviewed and approved various new records applications, add-ons, and amendments submitted by numerous county agencies, libraries, police departments, and park districts. These submissions involved specific record item numbers and administrative updates required for local government record management.

The commission reviewed and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. Additionally, they reviewed and approved specific record applications, including the Hillside Firefighter's Pension Fund application and an add-on item for the Lemont Park District.