Illinois Valley Regional Port District
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Dave Argubright
Contact Phone
815-666-6076.
Contact E-Mail
dargubright@carpentersunion.org
Function
The Board governs the port district located in all of Putnam County and the townships of LaSalle, Peru, Utica, Eden and Dimmick in LaSalle County and Hall, Selby and Leppertown townships in Bureau County. ; promotes industrial, commercial, and transportation activities; constructs, operates or leases, and maintains port and terminal facilities; establishes and maintains public airports and airport facilities.
Term
Of the members initially appointed, the 2 appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for initial terms expiring July 1, 1972. Thereafter, three years.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
No more than 4 members of the same political party
Qualifications
Residents of the District, including 1 resident of Putnam County, 1 resident of LaSalle County and 1 resident of Bureau County. Remaining members must reside in other areas of the District. No more than 4 members of the same political party. No financial or property interest in District business.
Compensation
Expenses; secretary or treasurer may receive compensation fixed by the Board for services as such officer.
Composition
5 members - 2 appointed by the Governor - 1 appointed by LaSalle County - 1 appointed by Putnam County - 1 appointed by Bureau County Chair and Secretary appointed by Board
Chair
Elected by the Board
Authority
70 ILCS 1815
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argubright, Dave | Bureau County | Member, Chair | |||||
| Marie, Janette | 06/01/2026 | 02/10/2025 | Governor | Member | LaSalle | ||
| Zens, William F. | 06/01/2026 | 02/10/2025 | Governor | Member | LaSalle | ||
| Wegar, Mike | Putnam County | Member, Vice President | |||||
| Powell, Jackson | Lasalle County | Member, Recording Secretary |