Local Gov Stories from ILCMA

The official podcast from the Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA). Discover the real, human stories behind Illinois' local governments. Hosts Melanie Santostefano, CEO of Vicarious Multimedia and Danny Langloss, City Manager of the City of Dixon, Illinois take you inside the lives of Illinois city, village, and county managers, exploring career journeys, daily challenges, leadership triumphs, and the critical work being done to serve every community. For anyone in public service or considering a career in local government: this is your inside look.

Tune in to hear candid conversations with leaders from across the state as they share:

The Career Path: Inspiring accounts of how professionals—from recent graduates to seasoned veterans—found their calling and advanced their careers in public service.
A Day in the Life: Unvarnished looks at the daily successes, critical decisions, and unique challenges faced by city, village, and county managers.
Lightening 5: Rapid-fire Q&A designed to capture a diverse range of insights from our guests. A powerful way to get maximum value from our local government leaders in a minimum amount of time. Get ready for quick answers, candid thoughts, and surprising takeaways!
Community & Connection: Previews of ILCMA conferences and professional development events, alongside discussions on how we are fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities.
The Next Generation: Learn about the vital work being done to mentor, engage, and recruit the local government leaders of tomorrow.

Don't just hear the news—hear the stories of the people dedicated to keeping Illinois communities running smoothly. Subscribe today!

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ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Seventeen

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

16 Loka 202532min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Sixteen

🎙️ 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-...

8 Loka 202542min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fifteen

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 Bowd...

8 Loka 202554min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fourteen

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 in...

8 Loka 202545min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Thirteen

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

8 Loka 202543min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Twelve

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 c...

8 Loka 202547min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eleven

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!Originally published on February 2...

8 Loka 202532min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Ten

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.Originally published...

8 Loka 202549min