Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission

06/04/2026

Southeastern Illinois Manufacturing Association Roundtable (IMA)Thursday, June 18, 2026 (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM) (CDT)
Join IMA at this hands‑on, solution‑oriented meeting created for manufacturers seeking real‑world strategies to build and retain a strong workforce. You’ll hear directly from state leaders and regional partners who will break down available resources and offer insights you can apply immediately.
Event Contact: Terri Graham Phone: 630-824-9371
Email: [email protected]

Please Register ASAP: https://illinoismanufacturersassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzF2JvKHjC5Cw

Time to meet and learn from each other. Let's have a conversation!

06/04/2026

Congratulations Illinois OSFM Small Equipment Grant recipients!

Bridgeport Fire Protection District Awarded $26,000
Lawrence Allison Fire Protection District Awarded $25,968.46
City of Mount Carmel Fire Department $25,977.44

GWRPC was pleased to assist in securing the OSFM funding in our region. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.

05/24/2026

GWRPC would like to take a moment to honor the Men and Women who gave the true sacrifice for our freedom.

05/13/2026

Congratulations Village of Oblong! Governor Pritzker and IDOT has announced awards for the Safe Routes To School Program. Oblong was awarded $250,000 for approximately 1,500 feet of sidewalk improvements along Missouri Street, bounded on the east by Range Street and on the west by Jefferson Street. This will impact both Oblong Elementary and Oblong High School. GWRPC was pleased to assist in securing the funding for the health and safety of children walking to school.

$12 million in grants will transform neighborhood infrastructure into active transportation options for students across the state

04/15/2026

Reminder to attend the (GWRPC) Greater Wabash Region Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) Stakeholder Engagement Workshop 1-

Session 1: Edwards, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties
Edwards County Farm Bureau Building, 15 S 5th Street, Albion, IL
April 20, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00 pm

Session 2: Crawford, Richland, Lawrence Counties
Lawrenceville City Hall, 700 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
April 21, 2026
9am-11am

Purpose of Workshop:
1. Provide an overview of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and the Safe System Approach.
2. Review Greater Wabash Region CSAP development process and timeline.
3. Present preliminary data analysis and determine safety focus areas.
4. Provide feedback on CSAP Mission and Vision Statements and Goal for Resolution.
5. Determine traffic fatality and serious injury goal based on trend line and ultimate goal of zero traffic Fatalities and Serious Injury crashes.
6. Learn about safety concerns, challenges, and successes in the Greater Wabash Region.
7. Discuss next steps.

04/10/2026

Job Opening for a Community Development Coordinator!
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for writing and overseeing the assembling of all community development grant applications. Works closely with municipalities, county governmental systems, and awarding organizations to assure compliance with all details required by the granting organization. Responsible for managing all community development grants as assigned by the Executive Director. May also function as representative of and/or assistant to Executive Director as assigned.

Must be proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, among others. Prefer a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Planning, Geography, or related field. Experience in working with governmental agencies or other regulatory bodies and demonstrated ability in complying with regulations strongly preferred. Should demonstrate exceptional language art skills. Must be able to work under time constraints. Must be highly organized. Must have computer skills. Must have reliable transportation.

Letter of Intent with Resume can be submitted to [email protected] attention Angela Peyton. Must be submitted by May 4, 2026. GWRPC 10 W Main Street Albion, IL 62806.

04/06/2026

Congratulations to the City of Olney! Governor Pritzker and DCEO has announced awards for the Capital Ready Regional Site Readiness Program. City of Olney was awarded $2,361,804 for road, water, and sewer improvements at an 80-acre city owned industrial park. GWRPC was pleased to assist in securing the funding for our region's economic growth.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced an additional $30 million...

04/03/2026

The GWRPC Board of Directors elected officers for 2026 at the board meeting on Thursday, March 19th. Executive Director Angela Peyton is pleased to announce all four current officers were reappointed for an additional one-year term. Rob Anniss, of Richland County, will continue as Commission Chairman; David Savage, of Wayne County, will continue serving as Vice-Chairman; Scott Merkle, of Wayne County, will continue as Secretary; and Randy Hallam, of Edwards County, will continue serving as Commission Treasurer. The GWRPC Board of Directors hosts members from all seven counties the Commission serves and oversees Commission activities.

04/03/2026

GWRPC Job Opening!

03/18/2026

The GWRPC Comprehensive Safety Action Plan survey is still live. Please take the survey and have a voice in shaping safer roads for all in your community. Crawford*Edwards*Lawrence*Richland*Wabash*Wayne*White