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As Northwest Illinois’ regional planning organization, BHRC engages in community and economic development, natural resources conservation, and planning in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties.  Located in the Driftless Area, its prairie foothills, and adjacent to the Mississippi River in the tri-state area, we seek to improve the quality of life for communities and individuals.

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BHRC was awarded $400,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to support the region respond to and recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

2022 BHRC Board Meetings

BHRC’s 2022 board meetings will be held at 6 pm on the following dates: January 24 (cancelled)March 28May 23July 25 (includes annual meeting)September 26November 28 Please contact the office for meeting locations. The means to participate is also available via Zoom.

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2021 BHRC Board Meetings

Note: March 22 meeting moved to April 19. Media Contact: Julie JacobsOffice Manager815-625-3854julie.jacobs@blackhawkhills.com December 2, 2020 For Immediate Release 2021 Meeting Schedule for Blackhawk Hills Regional Council ROCK FALLS, IL – Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) announces its 2021 Board of Directors’ meeting schedule: January 25March 22May 24June 7 (annual meeting)July 26September 27November 22 All …

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Board of Directors – November 23

The BHRC Board will meet remotely on November 23 at 6 p.m. For details, please contact our office.

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Board of Directors – September 28

BHRC’s next board meeting is scheduled for September 28th. It will begin at 6 pm and be held remotely via teleconference. An agenda is available here.

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