The Illinois Association of Lake Communities (IALC) is a consortium of private lake community associations that work together to help foster a better understanding of the operational nature and functions of lake communities among the public, public officials and member organizations. The Illinois Association of Lake Communities works diligently to help member organizations stay abreast of current and future legislation and how it affects and may affect operational functions of member organizations. IALC has played a vital role in the encouragement and development of state legislation on behalf of and for the benefit of all private community associations.