Illinois State Historic Preservation Office

The Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (ISHPO) is a government agency that works to identify, protect, and preserve the state’s historic places and cultural heritage. They manage programs to record historic sites, review development projects for potential impacts, and support preservation efforts. This helps ensure Illinois’s history, architecture, and cultural resources are maintained for future generations while balancing development needs. ISHPO collaborates with communities, historians, and developers to promote awareness and responsible stewardship of Illinois’s rich historical assets.