Program Outcomes

IMPACT

As post-pandemic realities continued to impact governments, businesses, and communities, Illinois Extension's Local Government Education program focused its outreach on economic investment and community vitality, workforce development, leadership, policy, equity, and resiliency. Our programs aim to help communities build capacity for innovative and informed decision-making to enhance quality of life for residents.

Visit the archives to see programs on community-driven broadband development, transitioning coal communities, assessing your communities housing needs, integrating equity practices into your organization, community planning and development, and more.

Last year, professionals from across Illinois engaged in 55 statewide educational sessions and workshops, ranging in topics aimed at enhancing leadership, economic development, equity, resiliency, and much more.

Increasing Community Involvement and Leadership

In 2022, about 1700 professionals gained knowledge on leadership, public service, and civic engagement

Creating Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Communities

Extension helped about 1250 professionals expand their understanding of how to meet the needs of diverse or vulnerable populations.

Enhancing Economic Investments and Financial Stability

As additional federal and state assistance increased demand for investment planning and strategies, 1150 professionals gained instruction on utilizing opportunities and programs.

Increasing Economic Vitality and Community Resiliency

Resiliency, whether economic or environmental, never mattered more in post-pandemic conditions and amidst climate change. 2650 professionals joined these conversations to sustain and strengthen their communities.