Illinois State Historic Preservation Office

A state agency that manages the historic preservation programs in Illinois, including the administration of grants and preservation initiatives.

CCI Score

30.74

19.27% June 25

Latest Event

Illinois State Historic Preservation Office Supports Community Resilience Amid Federal Budget Cuts

Amid the Trump administration’s proposed deep cuts to the Historic Preservation Fund, the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office continues to administer vital grant programs that enable communities like Edwardsville to preserve their cultural and architectural heritage, ensuring local resilience and empowerment.

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Illinois State Historic Preservation Office is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JUN

25

2025

Illinois State Historic Preservation Office Supports Community Resilience Amid Federal Budget Cuts
50.00

Amid the Trump administration’s proposed deep cuts to the Historic Preservation Fund, the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office continues to administer vital grant programs that enable communities like Edwardsville to preserve their cultural and architectural heritage, ensuring local resilience and empowerment.
JAN

01

2013

Preservation Office Enables Grant Amid Federal Funding Cuts
11.47

The Illinois State Historic Preservation Office facilitated a funding match that enabled Edwardsville to secure a historic preservation grant, thereby supporting community efforts to protect cultural heritage in the face of proposed federal funding cuts.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

June 25

By successfully matching funds to secure a preservation grant, the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding local historic and cultural assets, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities. This action serves as a counterbalance to authoritarian policies aimed at defunding cultural preservation efforts, thereby supporting democratic community development.

Trump administration aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history