Illinois Region
The Illinois Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 50 chapters throughout the state of Illinois. The Illinois Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in scholarship, fellowship, college completion, transfer readiness, and diversity.
Leadership
Dr. Adrienne Barkley Giffin
Regional Coordinator
John A. Logan College
Upsilon Pi Chapter
Shannon Hernandez
Associate Regional Coordinator
College of DuPage
Phi Beta Chapter
Taylor Swanson
Regional President
McHenry County College
Chi Upsilon Chapter
Lauren Benson
Central Vice President, Fellowship and Service Leader
Kankakee Community College
Alpha Delta Eta Chapter
Hili Bareket
Northeastern Vice President, Communication Leader
Wilbur Wright College
Theta Omega Chapter
Ru R
Northern Vice President, Events Leader
College of DuPage
Phi Beta Chapter
Nevaeh San Nicolas
Southern Vice President, Social Media Leader
Carl Sandburg College
Chi Kappa Chapter
Events
Leading Illinois Together (LIT) Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Black Hawk College
6600 34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Hotel Information
Hyatt Place
111 Bend Blvd
East Moline, IL 61244
309-755-6000 (press "1" to book new reservations and reference group "G-LITC")
Block Deadline: September 9
$149 per night + applicable taxes/fees
Hampton Inn
2450 69th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
309-762-1900
Block Deadline: September 11
$124 per night + applicable taxes/fees
Registration
Registration: $100 through September 17
Full Refund if cancel by September 17
No refunds after September 17
Comfort Inn and Suites
2209 John Deere Expwy
East Moline, IL 61244
309-792-4660 (LIT Conference; Group #ER44M2)
Block Deadline: September 9
$130 per night for double occupancy with additional $10 per person up to 4 in room