Over 100 people gathered at Camp Akita, July 22–25, for the 2026 Illinois Conference Family Camp Meeting. Through worship, preaching, music, recreation, and time together, campers explored the Conference theme, “Experiencing the Lord of Hope.”

The Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has hired Janette Rodriguez as the next principal of Hinsdale Adventist Academy.

On June 20, the Illinois Conference Youth Department hosted the Canvas: God's Masterpiece Youth Rally at the Central Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chicago. Nearly 170 youth, young adults, youth leaders, and church members gathered for a day centered on growing closer to Christ, building friendships, and equipping the next generation to live out their faith.