One benefit of CDS membership is the opportunity to network with other members through our newsletter, the Vanguard. It profiles current CDS news, topical issues, and resources. You are welcome to submit items for publication to the editor, Timothy Collins, assistant director o the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Vanguard is also available to CDS nonmembers for free. To subscribe, contact Lori Landry, CDS manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Deadline for submitting information is the 10th of each month. The Vanguard is distributed mid-month, except July and December.
Archived Printed Issues of the Vanguard:
Archived Issues of the Vanguard:
- 2010 - January - February - March - April - May - June - August - September - October - November Extra - November - December
- 2009 - January - March - August - September - October - November - December
Send any comments regarding this publication change to CDS Business Manager, Lori Landry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
