The Illinois Chess Association is pleased to announce that the 2011 Illinois State All Grade Chess Championship will be held in Peoria, Illinois at the Pere Marquette Hotel on November 5, 2011.

The ICA Board of Directors unanimously approved the ICA Bid Committee's recommendation of the bid from the Greater Peoria Chess Federation. GPCF has organized and hosted a variety of scholastic and open chess tournaments over the years, including national events.