Illinois Family, Career & Community Leaders of America

09/02/2026

Ignite registration is now open! Advisers - check your email to register your chapter. Deadline is September 18.

09/01/2026

Meet the New Illinois FCCLA Competitive Events Team! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce the team supporting Illinois FCCLA Competitive Events for the 2026–2027 year!

Sarah Neill-Nelson — Director of Competitive Events
Abbey Testin — Assistant Director of Competitive Events

Together, Sarah and Abbey are ready to help Illinois FCCLA members and advisers feel prepared, confident, and excited about competitive events!

This year, the Competitive Events Team is working to provide even more resources and support, including:
A Competitive Events Hub for advisers
Monthly Competitive Events Newsletters
Event & Project Spotlights
Tips, Tricks & Planning Resources
Important Dates & Deadline Reminders
Resources for members and advisers

Whether you’re competing for the first time or you’re a seasoned STAR Events pro, we’re looking forward to helping you make the most of your competitive events experience!

Be on the lookout for resources, reminders, event spotlights, and more throughout the year.

We can’t wait for an amazing year of Illinois FCCLA Competitive Events!

09/01/2026

Support Illinois FCCLA Alumni & Invest in Future Leaders!

The Illinois FCCLA Alumni Association has launched its annual merchandise fundraiser, and this year, every purchase helps support current FCCLA members!

Their goal is to raise enough funds to provide TWO scholarships for FCCLA members to attend Summer Leadership Camp!

Shop the Alumni merch store for T-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, quarter-zips, cardigans, polos, hats, beanies, and more. $5 from every shirt sold goes directly toward the Summer Leadership Camp scholarship fund.

Whether you're an FCCLA alum, adviser, member, supporter, or simply a fan of the FCCLA family, this is a great way to show your FCCLA pride while investing in the next generation of leaders.

🛍️ Shop the FCCLA Alumni Merchandise Store:
https://eliteink.printavo.com/merch/fcclaalumni

Order Deadline: Wednesday, September 30 at 3:00 PM CDT
Orders are expected to be fulfilled the week of October 12.
No late orders will be accepted!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your chapter, alumni, family, and friends!

Once FCCLA, Always FCCLA. ❤️

08/30/2026

Taking “break it down” a little too literally…

We thought we should hop in on the trend!
Go follow and like our TikTok!!
🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDTRPn4P/

07/31/2026

The state officer team recently attended the Illinois Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations state officer training with officers from other CTSO’s. Officers received intensive training from the legendary Patty Hendrickson. The highlight of this conference is always the debate on the Senate Floor. Pictured is the officer team on the Senate floor after the debate.

07/17/2026

Wishing our State Adviser, Marta Lockwood, the happiest of birthdays!!

07/10/2026

Illinois members placed top 10 in the following STAR Events. We will post names, schools and final results tomorrow.
Baking and Pastry -Lvl 3
Career Investigation -Lvl2
Early Childhood Ed -Lvl3
Event Management -Lvl3
Food Innovations -Lvl2
Leadership -Lvl3
Nutrition & Wellness -Lvl3
Parli Pro -Lvl3
Public Policy -Lvl3
Red Talks -Lvl3
Sports Nutrition Lvl3

07/09/2026

Our state officer team standing behind Senator Dick Durbin’s desk in the Capitol Building. Next picture is the Illinois trading pin left on Senator Durbin’s desk. What a cool way to represent Illinois FCCLA!!

07/06/2026

Finding our spark at National Leadership Conference.

Illinois FCCLA - post your Nationals pictures here!

04/26/2026