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!

Denne podkasten er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(24)

ILCMA Summer Conference 2026 Recap!

The @ILCMA Summer Conference did not disappoint! It was another three-day event filled with educational sessions, networking and social events that brought local government professionals from around t...

17 Jun 31min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Twenty-Three

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 ...

7 Mai 28min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Twenty-Two

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 ...

1 Apr 37min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Podcast Winter Conference Recap

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 pu...

27 Feb 35min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Podcast Episode Twenty-One

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 attracti...

20 Jan 30min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Twenty

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,...

29 Des 202527min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Nineteen

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

25 Nov 202513min

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eighteen

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. This episode’s...

11 Nov 202537min