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Illinois State Poetry Society

Connecting people and poetry

Welcome poets and poetry lovers! Our mission is to promote poetry in all its forms and spotlight our members and their work. We invite you to explore more about Illinois State Poetry Society – our history, our events, members, and poems. If you have any questions, please reach out to isps.manningham@gmail.com.

Chapters:

•North Suburban

•Southern

•Champaign

•Lisle (Founding)

•West Suburban

•Haiku

•Pontiac (North Central)

About ISPS

Upcoming Events

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Artists and poets connecting and collaborating.

Full Calendar of Events ➔

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MONTHLY OPEN MIC & READING

Brewed Awakenings – Our Monthly Last Sunday Event!

For almost twenty years, ISPS has sponsored a monthly open mic with two featured poets. Join us at Brewed Awakenings in Westmont (19 W Quincy) when Wilda Morris leads us on the last Sunday of the month from 12:30p to 2:30p. This event is free! ➔

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CHAPTER MEETINGS & POETRY CRITIQUES

Our chapters meet regularly in public venues and/or online across Illinois

To learn more about meeting dates, times: Chapters & Meetings, Events Calendar. ➔