The Illinois Geographical Society (IGS) was founded in 1939 . Our first official name was the “ Illinois Chapter of the National Council of Geography Teachers”. In 1947 the society changed its name to the “Illinois Council of Geography Teachers”. In 1950, we changed our name to the Illinois Geographical Society to reflect that more than just teachers are interested in geography. IGS seeks to promote scientific research in geography, encourage better teaching of geography at all levels, diffuse geographic knowledge, and unify geographic interest in the state. The Society's peer-reviewed journal, Illinois Geographer, is published twice yearly.

2019 Annual Meeting

2019 annual meeting field trip

Geographies of Illinois

Illinois Geographer Volume 61 Number 1 Geographies of Illinois is available for purchase. This volume is a bibliography of varied geographical publications and discussion about the many geographical dimensions and characteristics of Illinois.

2022 Annual Meeting Field Trip

2022 Annual meeting field trip visited three DuPage County Forest Preserves that were previously Gentleman Farms.

2023 annual Meeting

2023 annual meeting - Springfield, IL