About ILSWA

The Illinois State Wireless Association is a nonprofit professional association with the purpose of developing a local identity for the wireless industry within Illinois and local communities to voice a unified message toward local issues and responsibilities.In addition to providing general awareness of the wireless industry, educating customers and public officials about the wireless industry and the critical role it plays in Illinois, the Illinois State Wireless Association cultivates and fosters relationships among the members of the wireless industry and conducts fundraising for several charitable organizations.Our mission is to be a helpful source of balanced advice and information for anyone working on matters impacting the wireless industry in Illinois. We are a unified voice in state and local legislative matters affecting the wireless industry. We also promote positive community awareness about the vital role that wireless networks play in society today.

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President: Frank DiVitopresident_ilswa.orgVice President: Laura Halpennyvicepresident_ilswa.orgTreasurer: Marc Steinbachtreasurer_ilswa.orgSecretary: Joe Marchesesecretary_ilswa.orgGeneral Questions:info_ilswa.org
DirectorsShellie RuizJossie ProchiloCathy Piche Richard RileyTom McCannFred TeichmanBob Stapleton (Past President)Committees & ChairsMembership Chair, Keith MandoskeCharitable Chair, Jim LeahyPublic Relations Chair: Elizabeth ErbesRegulatory Chair: Richard RileyEvent Planning Chair: Bryan Lazuka
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Legislative

ILSWA strives to be an advocate for sound public policy and present a unified voice for the wireless industry. Often times, we are faced with serious regulatory matters that affect carriers, infrastructure providers and vendors. Over the past year, the ILSWA Regulatory Committee worked together with regulatory attorneys from every major carrier throughout the state with very successful results.In Peoria, for example, the City signed a contract with a municipal consultant, CMS and had been attempting to amend their wireless ordinance for over a year to implement CMS’ “model wireless ordinance”, which includes many provisions that are extremely burdensome to the wireless industry. While the industry has been successful in preventing the implementation of the CMS ordinance, the City (based upon recommendations from CMS) has significantly raised the permit application fees. We are currently waiting to see the impact of these fees and continue to negotiate with the City.ILSWA has also successfully defeated an Amendment to the County Zoning Code which would have changed the zoning classification of the properties that directly bordered residential zoning districts to a residential classification for purposed of siting towers. This would have made it extremely difficult to site new towers in unincorporated counties across the state.We have also worked closely with 2 state representatives who have proposed changes to the County Zoning Code on notice provisions to residents in unincorporated areas of a county within a 1 ½ miles of a municipality – while more detailed, these notice provisions are certainly not onerous. The final legislation will be posted on the website when it becomes available.Finally, earlier this year, our President, Frank DiVito, testified in front of the Illinois House Telecommunications Committee in Springfield. He had the opportunity to speak to many new members of the committee about the benefits of wireless technology and the need for rapid deployment of wireless infrastructure. Look for more legislative updates in the coming months.
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Misericordia Donation

On December 21, 2010, ILSWA made a charitable donation to Misericordia Heart of Mercy in the amount of $15,000. This donation was made possible by our member’s and event sponsor’s generosity.Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a Chicago organization that provides housing, care and education to over 600 residents of all ages with physical and developmental disabilities. With the support of volunteers and the generosity of organizations like ILSWA, Misericordia continues to work toward a bright future where persons with disabilities achieve maximum independence and realize their fullest potential – in an environment of dignity, challenge, respect and spirituality.They truly are making a difference; and so have you. So on behalf of everyone at Misericordia, ILSWA would like to say “Thank You” for your generosity.
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What is the purpose of the Illinois State Wireless Association?The purpose of the Illinois State Wireless Association is to…•Promote the wireless industry•Raise technology importance awareness in the State of Illinois•Develop a local identity for the wireless industry within the community•Communicate a unified industry message toward governmental issues•Cultivate relationships between the wireless industry and community leaders•Create a networking opportunity for all members of the wireless industry Who are the members of the association?The Illinois State Wireless Association membership is comprised of, but not limited to…•Wireless Carriers•Tower Companies•Site Acquisition and Service Companies•Law Firms who represent the wireless industry•Environmental Companies •Architectural & Engineering Firms•General Contractors•And any other person or entity associated with the industryWhen does the Illinois Wireless Association meet?The Illinois State Wireless Association’s board meets on a quarterly basis. In addition, ILSWA hosts three (3) annual events for its general membership, including a Springtime Educational Luncheon, a Summer Golf Outing and a Holiday Social Event.Does the Illinois Wireless Association sponsor a charity?Yes. The Illinois State Wireless Association is proud to be associated with Misericordia Heart of Mercy. In addition to making donations to Misericordia, ILSWA makes periodic donations to needy families within the wireless community.
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Privacy PolicyILSWA has established the following guidelines to protect information provided by users of this web site. The information provided to ILSWA (including name, address, telephone number, Internet address, and company name) will be kept confidential and will be used only to support the relationship between users and ILSWA. Information received from users or their requests for information, services, or products will not be disclosed or sold to any outside organization, and only used internally within the SWAP Network of State Organizations.
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