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
Mike Deno
Regional President
Shawnee Community College
Alpha Lambda Epsilon Chapter
Keiton Hamilton
Central District Vice President
Illinois Central College
Upsilon Mu Chapter
Yetunde Olowu
Northeastern District Vice President
Malcolm X College
Alpha Lambda Iota Chapter
Imani Mugo
Northern District Vice President
College of Lake County
Alpha Alpha Pi Chapter
Abby Stewart
Southern District Vice President
John A. Logan College
Upsilon Pi Chapter
Events
Regional Convention and Honors Institute (RCHI)
May 29-31, 2026
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761-9446
Hotel Information
Bloomington-Normal Marriott
201 Broadway Place
Normal, IL 61761
309-862-9000
$133/per room per night + applicable tax + $7 self-parking per vehicle per night
Hotel Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $100 through May 7, 2026
Regular Registration: $120 from May 8-14, 2026
Full refund if canceled by May 14. No refunds after May 14.