James Tracy

IPC Newsletter Legislative Update May 2024

June 26, 2024

By Scott Hays In early 2024, the Paddler’s Access to Rivers bill was introduced in the Illinois House by Representative Janet Yang-Rohr of Naperville. Although 98% of 750 paddlers responding to our recent IPC survey supported the bill, it never…

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Kids In Boats

June 26, 2024

By Don Mueggenborg Kids. Boats. Experienced paddlers. Good combination. Several years ago, the St Charles Canoe Club was asked to help out at the first Kids in Boats sponsored by the Aurora Township. Betsy Bellario, a member of the St…

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IPC ANNUAL DINNER: 9/28/24

June 26, 2024

SAVE THE DATE! The Illinois Paddling Council’s annual dinner will be Saturday, September 28th 2024, at Southern Belle’s in Yorkville. Located off 47, just a few miles south of the Marge Cline Whitewater Park, we will be meeting close to…

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