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Welcome to Rochelle! Attendees will have the opportunity to visit Kennay Farms Distilling, the largest craft distillery in Illinois, along with the Chicago-land Skydiving Center and Rochelle Technology Center. Thursday April 25 Fairways Golf Course 533 South 7th Street, Rochelle 1 PM-2 PM Tee Times Available Kennay Farms Distillery 416 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle 6 PM… Read More about Spring Downstate Meeting

The ILCMA Professional Development Committee in Collaboration with IPELRA invite you to an interactive, engaging and informative seminar titled:   Social Media and Local Government “The New Influence” Panel facilitation and seminar discussions will be led by Marian Gibson, ICMA-CM, Special Projects Coordinator for Village of Romeoville.  Guest Presenters/Panelists include: Melanie Santostefano, P. Public Relations, Vicarious Productions,… Read More about ILCMA & IPELRA present Social Media and Local Government "The New Influence" & The April Metro Luncheon

The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee Presents:  "Communication & Onboarding with Elected Officials" The spring elections will be here before you know it. Are you preparing an onboarding strategy when those newly elected come through your door? What is your strategy for onboarding and orientation with your newly-elected officials? Have you reviewed your current methods of… Read More about March ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon

Thursday, November 1 Social Activities 1:00 pm Activity Gateway Arch Grounds and River Boat Tour Come check out the recent renovations to the Gateway Arch grounds and explore the trails, museum, and take a ride on the river boat. A shuttle service will Depart from the Double Tree Hotel at 12:45 or meet us on-site.… Read More about Downstate Fall Meeting

ILCMA and IAMMA Present All the Queen’s Horses   UNDERSTANDING FRAUD • What happened in Dixon? • Internal controls • Financial best practices • Communicating with elected officials and staff • Ethics • Employment law and HR considerations • WHAT WOULD YOU DO?   Agenda 10:00 AM Registration 10:30 AM Film viewing 12:00 PM Lunch… Read More about ILCMA Professional Development -All the Queen's Horses

The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee Presents:  "Dimensions of Wellness" The American Psychological Association (APA) in 2013 found that chronic, job-related stress is a serious issue affecting more than one-third of working americans. Sixty-five percent of Americans cited work as their top source of stress in the 2012 Stress in America Survey and only 36% of… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon

ILCMA Summer Conference Luncheon and Annual Meeting Luncheon Keynote: Ethical Issues in Local  Government by Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D. This highly interactive, case-based discussion will consider a series of ethical issues that are associated with the provision of services in the public sector. We will begin by examining a pragmatic approach to careful ethical analysis… Read More about SLACMA registration for ILCMA Summer Conference Lunch and Ethics Presentation

The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee Presents: Managing Your Police Department:  Lessons from the Field Police chiefs and city managers are both responsible for the safety of their communities. Panelists will present upon key risk issues and reflect on lessons learned in regard to the relationships between city managers and their police chiefs. Focus will center… Read More about April ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon

METRO MANAGERS 2018 GOLF OUTING Village Links– 485 Winchell Way – Glen Ellyn – 18 holes THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 – 11:00 AM MODIFIED SHOTGUN START Registration is now closed… Read More about Metro Golf Outing 2018

The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee Presents: Peer Support Programs: Fostering Mental Wellness to Enhance Workplace Effectiveness Many public servants today, particularly first responders, face high stress levels. This can lead to higher risks of suicide, divorce, and substance abuse issues among employees. Given the unique nature of certain positions,  Peer Support programs have become an… Read More about March ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon