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Pre-registration Flash Sale! The Professional Development Conference for Teachers in Civics, Law, and Government (formerly the Illinois Law-related Education Conference) provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school teachers to learn, share, and network with educators from all over the Midwest. This year's conference is November 1. Pre-register by May 10 for half price! Regular early bird registration starts May 11. Register now!

Each month, CRFC highlights someone who plays an integral role in helping CRFC reach its mission. With CRFC programs reaching over 20,000 students last year, we know that without their enthusiastic participation our programs would not be successful. We know students are civically engaged while they participate in our programs, but what happens after that? We asked Illinois Youth Summit Alumni Amber Margentina what she’s been up to since she participated in that program, and found out what being civically engaged means to her.

Nearly 150 students from 15 Chicago-area high schools joined CRFC last Friday for the 2013 Illinois Youth Summit.

Each month, CRFC highlights someone who plays an integral role in helping CRFC reach its mission. This month, we'd like to spotlight someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our programs at the Dirksen Federal Building are a success.