Local Gov Stories from ILCMA

About 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!

Publisher

Illinois City/County Management Association

Category

business · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode 26

   🎙️ Check out the next Local Gov Stories episode! Local government is about more than policies and programs; it’s about the people who choose to serve communities. Lightning 5 Segment: Kenilworth Village Manager @KathyThake shares how she found her way to local government and reflects on recently celebrating 19 years in the profession. Full Interview: Meet @Hannah Temes, Management Analyst for the Village of Pingree Grove, who recently entered the profession and shares what inspires her about the impact local government has on people’s lives. Join hosts @MelanieSantostefano and @DannyLangloss as they shine a spotlight on two professionals at different points in their local government journeys. Two stories. Two perspectives. One shared passion for making a difference through serving in local government. #LocalGovStories #LocalGovernment #PublicService #Leadership #MunicipalGovernment

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   3 Sept 2026

   ILCMA Local Gov Stories Podcast Episode 25

   The next @ILCMA Local Gov Stories podcast is LIVE! This episode features our Lightning 5 segment with Galena City Administrator @Matt Oldenburg, plus an inside look at the future of ILCMA through an interview with incoming Executive Director @RachelGorsuchSorensen! Hear what inspires Matt in his public service and learn about his unique path to local government leadership. Then, get to know Rachel and the impressive background that led her to the next chapter of ILCMA leadership – as she prepares to take the reins from our beloved @DawnPeters, who will retire at the end of this year.❤️ Tune in with hosts @Melanie Santostefano and @Danny Langloss and hear the stories behind the people leading local government forward! #ILCMA #LocalGovStories #LocalGovernment

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   4 Aug 2026

   ILCMA Local Gov Stories Podcast Episode 24

   🎙️ A must-listen episode is here! The latest @ILCMA Local Gov Stories podcast features the one and only @Dawn Peters, who has served an incredible 25 years as ILCMA's Executive Director – and plans to pass the proverbial torch to @Rachel Gorsuch Sorensen at the end of this year. Through this inspiring conversation, Dawn reflects on her personal journey, the evolution of local government leadership, and the lessons she's learned from a quarter-century of serving this noble profession. Her story is one of perseverance, purpose, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to helping others lead – and succeed. This episode is filled with insights and inspiration from Dawn that you won't want to miss – hosted by @Melanie Santostefano and @Danny Langloss. #LocalGovStories #Leadership #Legacy #ILCMA

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