Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver economic and financial education to over 130,000 teachers and students throughout Illinois.
The Stock Market Game™ Registration Is Now Open!
Learn more about The SMG today!
The New State Standards Are Here!
Download the applicable flyer for information and opportunities to become comfortable with integrating the new standards!
The Outstanding Economic Educator Awards
Read about the 2017 honorees!
SMG Winner on Business First AM Program
Jeremy Atuobi of Saint Ignatius College Prep spoke with Angela Miles about his experience with the Stock Market Game
IL State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces
new partnership with Econ Illinois.
“As Illinois faces unprecedented fiscal challenges, it’s even more important than ever that
our children are exposed to successful ways to manage and invest their finances.”
Educators
Explore the many resources, programs, and opportunties available for K-12 teachers and their students.
The Stock Market Game
Connect students to the global economy with virtual investing and real-world learning.
Illinois Personal
Finance Challenge
Gives high school students the opportunity to explore their knowledge of personal finance
Illinois Economics Challenge
A competition designed to prove students’ knowledge of advanced economics
Economics Poster Contest
Allows students to express themselves with their understanding of economics
Educator Awards
Recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication for economics education
Professional Development
Workshops and courses for K-12 educators that deliver both content and pedagogy designed to integrate economic and financial education
Tuesday Tips
Our weekly email newsletter for teachers interested in all Econ Illinois activities
Teaching Materials
Resources for use in the classroom to enhance students’ knowledge and skills
Students and Families
There 20 economic concepts students should learn by the time they
graduate high school. Do you know what they are?
Finance Learning Exchange
Discover pathways of education and experience for
finance-related careers.
Support Us
Events
What’s happening in your community?
Volunteers
Impact the growth of the economic community.
Contributors
Thank you to our generous sponsors. Click for more details
Personal Giving
Every dollar counts.
Let's Get In Touch!
Ready to start your next project with us? Want to get involved but not sure how? Looking for the right program for you and your students? Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
(815) 753-0356