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
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
Early Bird Registration: $100 through September 17
Regular Registration: $125 from September 18-24
Full Refund if cancel by September 24
No refunds after September 24
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