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2021
Utilizing Opportunity Zones for Development - May 6, 2021
The First 100 Days of the Joe Biden Administration - Dr. John Jackson - April 29, 2021
Illinois Housing Development Authority - Assessing Community Need and Building Partnerships - April 27, 2021
Redistricting Process: The Future of Politics in Illinois - April 20, 2021
Energy Transition Policy Considerations - April 8, 2021
Rural Partners - Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) - March 30, 2021
Equitable Management Practices - Educational Policy Series Part 2 - March 17, 2021
Rural Partners - Local food systems: Potential for improving the economy and health of your community - March 16, 2021
Connect Illinois (ROUND 2) Grant Program - March 5, 2021
Leading with Equity - Educational Policy Series Part 1 - February 25, 2021
Rural Partners Telehealth Webinar Series PT 3 The Value of Telemedicine to Rural Economies - February 17, 2021
Rural Partners Telehealth Webinar Series PT 2 COVID-19 Telehealth Sea Change and Opportunities - February 12, 2021
Federal Legislative Update - January 27, 2021
Federal Funding for Broadband - January 22, 2021
Rural Partners Telehealth Webinar Series PT 1 Telehealth Expansion in Illinois - January 21, 2021
Illinois State Legislative Update - January 12, 2021
Illinois Connected Communities Round 1 Report Out - January 14, 2021
Connect Illinois Round 2 Applicant Forum - January 8, 2021
See all Illinois Office of Broadband Webinar Recordings here
2020
Illinois Office of Broadband Digital Navigator Program - December 11, 2020
Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program Round 2 *UPDATE* - December 4, 2020
Illinois Office of Broadband Digital Equity Grant Program - November 20, 2020
Export assistance and programs under CARES Act for small businesses in Illinois - November 10, 2020
The 2020 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Rural America's Impact and Stake - November 10, 2020
Illinois Municipal Budgets: During and After COVID-19 - October 29, 2020
Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program Round 2 - October 23 2020
Workforce Investment Opportunity Areas and Offerings in Illinois - October 22, 2020
The Impacts of Dollar General on Rural Illinois Communities - October 8, 2020
Illinois Small Business Exporters (CARES Act Funding Update) - September 29, 2020
Energy Efficiency Programs in Illinois (Part 3) ComEd - September 10, 2020
Energy Efficiency Programs in Illinois (Part 2) Ameren - August 27, 2020
Energy Efficiency Policies and Programs in Illinois (Part 1) Elevate Energy and Citizens Utility Board - August 20, 2020
Public Service Motivation - August 6, 2020
Racial Equity: From Agency-wide Initiatives to Social Service Delivery Programs - July 16, 2020
IGPA Fiscal and Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Illinois - July 15, 2020
DCEO Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Assistance for Local Governments - July 10, 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Green Infrastructure - June 18, 2020
COVID-19 Response: Cutback Budgeting for Local Officials - June 5, 2020
Broadband Leadership Series (PT 4) - Digital Inclusion - June 3, 2020
Illinois Connected Communities Grant Program - May 29, 2020
Broadband Leadership Series (PT 3) - Broadband 101 - May 27, 2020
Broadband Leadership Series (PT 2) - Community Broadband Development - May 20, 2020
Broadband Leadership Series (PT 1) - Broadband: Now More than Ever - May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update for Local Officials in Illinois (Part 2): HR and WC - May 1, 2020
Inclusion: Disabilities in Workforce Programming - April 23, 2020
Spring Thaw: Ticks, Disease, Public Health, and Landscaping Practices - April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update for Local Officials (Part 1) - April 3, 2020
Preparing for Extreme Weather - March 26, 2020
Connect Illinois Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure (Part 4) - March 20, 2020
Connect Illinois Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure (Part 3) - February 28, 2020
Connect Illinois Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure (Part 2) - February 21, 2020
Using a “Stress Testing” Approach to Measuring the Fiscal Sustainability of Local Governments - February 20, 2020
Connect Illinois Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure (Part 1) - February 13, 2020
Federal Legislative Update - January 30, 2020
Illinois State Legislative Update - January 23, 2020
2019
Economic Impact of Plant Mine and Closures & Making the Case for Renewables
December 12, 2019
Ready to Diversify: Lessons Learned from Coal Communities Across the Country
November 21, 2019
Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois
November 14, 2019
Counting For Dollars: Census 2020
October 17, 2019
Handing Off Your Business - The Future of Your Business Without You
September 26, 2019
Are Demographics Destiny for the Rural Midwest? Economic Development Implications for Rural Youth Population Decline for our Region
April 18, 2019
Supporting Communities before and after Disasters: IPWMAN and EDEN
April 4, 2019
Municipal Approaches to Solar Energy PART I
September 13, 2018
Developing a Creative Economy
March 14, 2019
Think Global, Eat Local
February 21, 2019
Local Efficiency Assessment Program (LEAP)
February 7, 2019
Federal Legislative Update
January 24, 2019
2018 State Legislative Update
January 17, 2019
2018
Stormwater 101: How to Address Community Flooding and Water Quality Issues
December 6, 2018
Rural Community Water: Understanding Public and Private Sources of Drinking
November 1, 2018
Public Places for the 21st Century: Using Green Space to Reach the Triple Bottom Line
October 4, 2018
Municipal Approaches to Solar Energy PART II
September 27, 2018
Municipal Approaches to Solar Energy PART I
September 13, 2018
Opportunity Zones
July 25, 2018
Age Friendly Initiatives and Case Study: Senior Bullying
June 14, 2018
International Trade - It's Easy When You Know How
April 12, 2018
WIOA in Illinois
March 1, 2018
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in Illinois
February 22, 2018
Enterprise Zones
February 15, 2018
2017 State Legislative Update
January 11, 2018
2017
Health in All Policies Local Government
December 7, 2017
Social Determinants of Health and Community-based Interventions
November 16, 2017
The Opioid Crisis: Community Strategies for Treatment and Recovery
November 9, 2017
Five Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Youth in Rural Communities
September 28, 2017
Disaster Preparedness on One Hand: 5 Things Every Elected Official should know about Disaster Preparedness
June 8, 2017
Illinois Broadband: Federal Policy Framework
April 20, 2017
Municipal Water Systems and County-wide Solutions
March 15, 2017
Investing in Building Energy Savings
February 16, 2017
2016 Legislative Update
January 20, 2017
2016
How to Connect your Site to the Prospective Business
December 6, 2016
LOIS: State of Illinois Site Development Tool
November 11, 2016
Summary: Illinois Demographic Snapshot and Review
October 20, 2016
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies at Work in Illinois
September 15, 2016
Illinois Local Government: How do you make essential services more effective and efficient?
May 19, 2016
Summary: Task Force on Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Part 1
April 26, 2016
Strategic Priorities for Local Governments Dealing with the Current Fiscal Climate
March 17, 2016
Illinois State Budget Crisis & the Impact on Local Government
February 18, 2016
2015 Legislative Update
January 22, 2016
2015 Legislative Update
January 21, 2016
2015
Using Data and Analytics to Drive Government Innovation
November 19, 2015
Technology Planning
October 15, 2015
Best Practices in eGovernment
July 17, 2015
Deliberative Governance: Local Government Network Webinar Series
June 9, 2015
Local Government Strategies for Digital Government Series
June 8, 2015
Green Infrastructure and Storm Water Management: Local Government Network Webinar Series On Climate Change
April 15, 2015
Case Studies In Municipal Energy Conservation: Local Government Network Webinar Series On Climate Change
March 10, 2015
Racial Dynamics in Housing and Schools: Local Government Network Webinar
February 24, 2015
The Greenest Region Compact: A Consensus Sustainability Plan for Municipalities
February 17, 2015
U.S. Clean Power Plan Provides Opportunity for Significant Cuts in Budget Deficits: Local Government Webinar Series on Climate Change
January 13, 2015
2014
2014 Legislative Update
December 9, 2014
The Illinois Budget Policy Toolbox: Important Questions about Redistricting in Illinois
September 1, 2014
The Illinois Budget Policy Toolbox: Toolbox Fundamentals
August 1, 2014
The Illinois Budget Policy Toolbox: Tools to Address Revenue
June 10, 2014
The Fiscal Calculator: Estimating the Fiscal Impacts of Development in the Greater Peoria Area
February 25, 2014
The Illinois Budget Policy Toolbox: Tools to Address Spending
January 1, 2014
2013 Legislative Update
January 1, 2014
2013
3 - Illinois: Next Steps - Where do we go from here?
November 15, 2013
2 - Case Studies in Communities - Local Food Developmen
October 11, 2013
1 - Local Foods as an Economic Development Tool
September 13, 2013
2012
2012 Legislative Update
December 12, 2012
Brownfields Properties: Tools for Community Revitalization
April 20, 2012
How to Start a Brownfield Project
April 20, 2012
Multigenerational Planning
April 20, 2012
Siting and Permitting Wind Farms in Illinois, Lessons Learned
April 19, 2012
Obstacles and Opportunities that Special Structure Assessment Present
March 15, 2012
The Importance of Broadband and e-Government for Local Governments
February 16, 2012
Privatization of Government Services and Intergovernmental Agreements
January 19, 2012
2011
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Local Government
December 15, 2011
2011 Legislative Update
November 17, 2011
Redistricting: Drawing Electoral Maps
October 20, 2011