Welcome to
Illinois Main Street
Get To Know Us
Illinois Main Street supports a network of communities across the state that are working to bring prosperity to their older and historic downtowns and commercial districts.
Illinois Main Street is part of Main Street America, a national movement of individuals and organizations with a shared commitment to bring economic vitality back downtown, while celebrating their historic character, and bringing communities together.
Our Communities
IMS is comprised of 21 programs across the state committed to place-based economic development.
The Approach
The Main Street Approach is a time-tested framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization.
Services & Trainings
Participating IMS programs receive technical assistance, coaching, access to specialized resources, and much more!
Our Impact
Celebrating 30 Years of Place-Based Economic Development
$1.2 billion reinvested, 24,000 businesses started
11,000 jobs created, rehabilitated 1,220 buildings since 1992.