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Internship Panel Discussion Summary: This discussion will delve into the ever-evolving realm of internships within local governments, examining how these programs have transformed over time and the vital role coaching and a learner mindset play in their overall effectiveness. The speakers will emphasize the importance of adopting a coaching approach by leaders and explore how… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Hybrid Events

About the Idea Exchange The ILCMA Communications Committee sponsors a quarterly Idea Exchange.  All Idea Exchanges are virtual, are designed for participants to learn from their peers and use breakout rooms to facilitate organic discussions. What is AI/ChatGPT and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? If you believe media reports, artificial intelligence (AI) is spreading… Read More about ILCMA Idea Exchange: What is AI/ChatGPT and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Social Event Sponsorships: $4,000 - Gold Sponsor of Tuesday Night BBQ Sponsor of drink tickets for both Tuesday and Wednesday nights Sponsor of Wednesday night social event at the highlands Sponsor of Wednesday night entertainment Signage and Company swag at all events Individual and Company announced recognition of sponsorship at the Tuesday night BBQ and… Read More about Summer Conference Social Event and Golf Sponsorships 2024

If you would like a position posted on the ILCMA website please send a position statement of one – two paragraphs (NOT A JOB DESCRIPTION) as a Word document or embedded in an e-mail to Dawn Peters at dpeters@niu.edu or Alex Galindo at agalindo@niu.edu.  Please do not include any graphics or logos, just plain text.  Ads will be posted until… Read More about Job Ad Posting

May Professional Development:  Grant Writing Tips & Tricks for Beginners Join your colleagues to learn about best practices for writing winning grants and helping you to understand the basics of putting together proposals and budgets for a greater rate of success. Jared Walkowitz, Chief Accountability Officer with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will… Read More about May ILCMA Professional Development Event Hybrid Event

Downstate City/County Management Association SPRING DOWNSTATE MEETING Rantoul, IL APRIL 13 – 14, 2023 Agenda April 13 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.      Lunch at Willow Pond Golf Course, 808 Golf Course Rd., Rantoul, IL 12:30 p.m.                         Tee Times begin at Willow Pond Golf Course 6:30 p.m.                 … Read More about Downstate Meeting Spring 2023

April Professional Development:  Emerging Preparedness Put into Action DC Sniper Case - Could it Happen Again? 23 days of terror when a pair of snipers shot 13 and killed 10. Fear froze the DC metro area. This case review will cover all major aspects of that complex investigation including: tactical response, investigative protocols, media relations,… Read More about April ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Hybrid Events

8:00 AM Check-In 9:30 AM Shotgun Start Lunch included at the turn Awards Buffet 2:00 PM See the EVENT FLYER for more details If you have a foursome please list them in the "special notes" field on the next page.… Read More about Metro Golf Outing 2023

Operationalizing Racial Equity in Your Organization Join your colleagues to learn more and ask questions about a recent pilot program helping communities increase knowledge and skills on practical ways to increase diversity and racial equity in their practices and processes. The development of this new program was sponsored by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), Illinois… Read More about March ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Hybrid Events