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ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fifteen

ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fifteen

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Big news - in this episode of the Local Gov Stories podcast, co-hosts Melanie Santostefano and Jim Moran share an important announcement about its future! Also featured is an interview with Jamie Bowden, Administrator for the Village of Glen Carbon, who talks about his 37 years career in local government, and a major decision on the horizon for this Metro East community. Plus, Jodi Luka, Community & Economic Development Director for the Village of Fox Lake, shares her unique journey into local government and how her team is making big moves to attract businesses to the northern Illinois town. The goal of the podcast is to promote the profession, create new connections, share challenges and solutions, and inspire the next generation of local government leaders. If you’re interested in being on a future episode or know of someone who would make a great guest, email us at ilcma@niu.edu! For more information on upcoming events and opportunities from ILCMA and local gov affiliates visit: https://www.ilcma.org/calendar/

Originally published on August 6, 2025.

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