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The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee and the ILACP Presents:  "Recreational Marijuana is Here--What Comes Next?" The Professional Development Event will take place at the Magnolia Room in the Westin at 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard On June 25th, 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Now that recreational marijuana is… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon- Additional Seating

The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee and the ILACP Presents:  "Recreational Marijuana is Here--What Comes Next?" On June 25th, 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Now that recreational marijuana is legal, many municipalities are asking themselves what comes next? In collaboration with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event GoTo Meeting Access Registration

Both events are sold out please email Alex Galindo at agalindo@niu.edu to be added to the wait list. The ILCMA  Professional Development Committee and the ILACP Presents:  "Recreational Marijuana is Here--What Comes Next?" The Professional Development Event will take place at the Magnolia Room in the Westin at 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard On June 25th,… Read More about October ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon--Both Events are Sold Out

SUMMER JOINT DOWNSTATE/SWICMA MEETING CARBONDALE, IL AUGUST 8 – 9, 2019 Agenda August 8 3:30 - Depart Hilton Home2 Suites (Bus transportation provided by Jackson County Mass Transit) 4:00 – 5:30 – Alto Vineyards Wine Tour, Alto Pass 8515 Highway 127, Alto Pass, IL 6:00 – 6:30 – Cocktails at Giant City Lodge, 460 Giant… Read More about Joint Downstate/SWICMA Summer Meeting

The ILCMA Professional Development Committee Presents Building and Sustaining Employee Engagement The importance of employee engagement can't be overstated – employee engagement strategies have been proven to reduce staff turnover, increase productivity, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. Most importantly, engaged employees are happier, both at work and in their lives. Learn what causes employee engagement, what performance and productivity metrics best measure… Read More about May ILCMA Professional Development Event

METRO MANAGERS 2019 GOLF OUTING Village Links– 485 Winchell Way – Glen Ellyn – 18 holes THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 – 11:00 AM MODIFIED SHOTGUN START Click here for Event Flyer  … Read More about Metro Golf Outing 2019

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