Local Gov Stories from ILCMA

<p>Great leaders aren’t born with a title – and can start their journey by raising a hand. And the strongest leaders now are investing in what comes next, by creating opportunities for future leaders to grow, learn, and...

<p>New episode alert! Watch the next Local Gov Stories Podcast featuring an interview with Cody Moakes, the Chief of Staff for the City of Marion. Cody takes a deep dive into explaining the many aspects of Star Bonds...

<p>Local Gov Stories Podcast Hosts @Melanie Santostefano and @Danny Langloss sat down with veterans of the profession and seasoned municipal and county managers - all the way to the next generation of public servants...

<p>THE LATEST LOCAL GOV STORIES PODCAST IS OUT! Hosts @MelanieSantostefano and @DannyLangloss talk with the City of Arcola’s first-ever Administrator, @BillWagoner – who’ll share the many unique attractions in Arcola...

<p>Watch or listen (on your favorite streaming service) to the latest Local Gov Stories Podcast! You’ll hear from @JDBarrett, who provides ideas and insights on his early experiences in local government, and how to...

<p>Join Local Gov Stories podcast hosts @Melanie Santostefano and @Danny Langloss for a special (under 15-minute!) Thanksgiving 🍂 + Winter Conference ❄️ preview edition!</p><p>Get an inside look at some of the standout...

<p>The #Local Gov Stories podcast is back with some exciting guests and updates – hosted by Dixon City Manager @Danny Langloss and @Melanie Santostefano, President of Vicarious Multimedia.</p><p> </p><p>This episode’s...

<p>📢The next episode of the Local Gov Stories podcast is out with hosts @Melanie Santosetefano and @Danny Langloss!</p><p>🌆 What happens when a community loses a major employer — but proactively develops a bold vision...

<p>🎙️ New Episode Alert! The #Local Gov Stories podcast is back with some exciting updates, including how to get involved! We’re thrilled to welcome Danny Langloss, City Manager of Dixon, as our new co-host alongside...

<p>Big news - in this episode of the Local Gov Stories podcast, co-hosts Melanie Santostefano and Jim Moran share an important announcement about its future! Also featured is an interview with Jamie Bowden...

<p>Join host Melanie Santostefano and guest host Clay Johnson as they bring you a recap of the 2025 ILCMA Summer Conference in Champaign. This episode is packed with great interviews. IAMMA presidents incoming and...

<p>This episode that has a fresh, new look! </p><p>Melanie Santostefano interviews the Summer Conference opening keynote, Joy Baldridge, who will give an interactive and energetic presentation that provides actionable...

<p>Melanie interviews Sharon Schallhorn, Bureau County Administrator about her non-traditional background that ultimately drew her to/prepared her for her current role, along with information about the county and her...

<p>It's the Winter Conference wrap-up! Join hosts Melanie Santostefano and Jim Moran as they bring you the Winter Conference re-cap with a variety of interviews and fun!</p><p>Originally published on February 20...

<p>Hosts Melanie Santostefano and Jim Moran give a Winter Conference preview as they interview keynote speakers Scott Lesnick and Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager, City of Bloomington.</p><p>Originally published on...