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Blog Posts (7)

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Skye Lewis

Skye Lewis ISP Scholar and Tiffany HighTower Executive Director ILBC

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Susan Ogwal

ISP Scholar Susan Ogwal in front of tractor at farm progress show

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Adrienne Pickett

2022 ISP Scholar Adrienne Pickett at her desk

2022: A new year: Continued progress and promise

2022 Scholar Cohort

What does it take to keep our roads clear . . . and how do we pay for it?

Spending locally first ensures roads are safe for travel in winter.

Embracing best possible outcomes

Season's Greeting from the EPECC team

Illinois Extension CED Coronavirus-19 Survey Results

News Releases (47)

Funds available to districts to replace school buses

Illinois alumna Ogwal named new policy director for Illinois Office of Lieutenant Governor

New cohort of Illini Science Policy Scholars prepares to serve Illinois’ diverse communities

Local youth shadow civic leaders for Grundy County Government Day

What will federal policy changes mean for local governments?

Learn how recent legislation impacts local governments

Bridge the digital divide: Strategies to adopt, deploy broadband in your community

Repair, renovate, restore: How communities support growth with TIF funding

Social equity is ethical priority for public administrations

Smart Growth strategies take an intentional approach to community vitality

FOIA policy review protects public interest, supports local compliance

Community initiatives combat outmigration of young talent in rural areas

As boomer populations retire, communities can foster age-friendly opportunities

Opportunity Zones bring tax breaks to investors, develop underserved communities

Extension recognized for vital assistance to local governments, communities

Meeting community housing needs is key to economic mobility

100-day benchmark of new administration examined in Extension webinar

Local redistricting process will redefine politics in Illinois

Local officials gain federal impact perspective in free session

Illinois Extension hosts annual update on new legislation impacts

Illinois public agencies, legislative offices invited to apply for Illini Science Policy Scholar

What will the election mean for rural America?

Pandemic adds to budget uncertainties for local governments

New report shows UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget

Get the most from your energy budget

Census deadline looms; response impacts funding, relief assistance

Learn what motivates public service employees

Local governments have until July 17 to apply for COVID funds

COVID-19 expense relief available for local governments

Uncovering the financial nightmare of COVID-19

Governments look for ways to help small businesses

Local governments encouraged to expand racial equity policies

Leadership during financial cutbacks

Creating affordable, inclusive broadband strategies for communities

What's Next: legal challenges related to COVID-19 for local governments

Webinar offers best practices for disabilities in workforce development

Guidance for local governments on OMA compliance

LGE webinar this Friday Apr 3: COVID-19 update for local officials

Millions at stake in census; be counted

Practical community management practices for ticks and mosquitoes

llinois Extension to provide important webinar on fiscal sustainability for local government officials

Local Government Education Webinars: Legislative Updates

Local Government Education Webinars: Legislative Updates

Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois Webinar

Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois Webinar

Counting for Dollars: Census 2020

Counting for Dollars: Census 2020 Free Local Government Education Webinar

Staff (4)

Dustin Fritsche

Dustin Fritsche

Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator

Carrie McKillip

Carrie McKillip

Community and Economic Development Educator

Russell Medley

Russell Medley

Community and Economic Development Educator

Nancy Ouedraogo

Nancy Ouedraogo

Extension State Specialist, Community Economic Development