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Join us at the 2026 Capitol Conference & REALTOR® Lobby Day! This is your opportunity to join hundreds of members in advancing our industry with Chicago legislators in Springfield — and we’ve made transportation easy.
1 Convention Center Plaza Springfield,
IL
62701United States+ Google Map
Limited street parking is available at the bus pickup site located near the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St.). Rideshare is highly encouraged to this location.
Board the bus in the morning (arrive by 5:45 AM) with fellow REALTORS® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St.). The bus will depart from this location at 6:00 AM SHARP.
Upon arrival in Springfield, we’ll stop at the Bank of Springfield Center for registration. Then, we’ll enjoy lunch while hearing about important legislation that impacts our industry. Following lunch, we’ll visit the Capitol and see the REALTOR® influence in action. The day will conclude with the Lobby Day Reception, followed by more networking and fun on the bus ride home.
IMPORTANT: All Members MUST check-in at the Illinois REALTOR® check-in desk upon arrival at the Bank of Springfield Center and pick up their name badge. If your name badge is not picked up, Illinois REALTORS® will consider you a no-show and you will incur a $75 fee to your member account.
This is a Chicago REALTOR® Members-only event. Capitol Conference is open to Illinois REALTORS® members and industry partners. If you are an eligible attendee who is a non-Chicago REALTORS® member interested in riding the bus to the 2026 Capitol Conference and REALTOR® Lobby Day, please submit your request to events@chicagorealtor.com. If space on the bus is available a week prior to the event, you will be notified.
Cancellation INFORMATION
All cancellations must be made in writing by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com by Friday, April 10th. Any cancellations after this date or no-shows on the day of the event will incur a $75 fee to their member account.
Event policy
Please click here for more information on Chicago REALTORS® event attendance and cancellation policy. Due to strict capacity limits, walkup registrations are not allowed for the bus.
By registering to participate in this event, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes, including but not limited to news, publicity and fundraising purposes, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.
Professional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.
