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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, leadershi... more

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Join Local Gov Stories podcast hosts @Melanie Santostefano and @Danny Langloss for a special (under 15-minute!) Thanksgiving 🍂 + Winter Conference ❄️ preview edition!

Get an inside look at some of the standout education sessions planned for the 202... more

The #Local Gov Stories podcast is back with some exciting guests and updates – hosted by Dixon City Manager @Danny Langloss and @Melanie Santostefano, President of Vicarious Multimedia.

This episode’s guests include:

✅ @Seth Winterhalter, the Presi... more

📢The next episode of the Local Gov Stories podcast is out with hosts @Melanie Santosetefano and @Danny Langloss!

🌆 What happens when a community loses a major employer — but proactively develops a bold vision for the future (that is now in motion)... more

🎙️ New Episode Alert! The #Local Gov Stories podcast is back with some exciting updates, including how to get involved! We’re thrilled to welcome Danny Langloss, City Manager of Dixon, as our new co-host alongside Melanie Santostefano of Vicarious M... more

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, ... more

Join host Melanie Santostefano and guest host Clay Johnson as they bring you a recap of the 2025 ILCMA Summer Conference in Champaign. This episode is packed with great interviews. IAMMA presidents incoming and outgoing Hannah Lipman and Glen Cole. I... more

This episode that has a fresh, new look!

Melanie Santostefano interviews the Summer Conference opening keynote, Joy Baldridge, who will give an interactive and energetic presentation that provides actionable tips on how to strengthen leadership ski... more

Melanie interviews Sharon Schallhorn, Bureau County Administrator about her non-traditional background that ultimately drew her to/prepared her for her current role, along with information about the county and her job as administrator. Jim Moran inte... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Carey
Conference Chair for Winter Conference
ILCMA
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Nineteen
Seth Winterhalter
President of Haltingwinter Municipal Solutions and podcast host
Haltingwinter Municipal Solutions
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eighteen
Cody Moak
Chief of Staff of Marion, Illinois
City of Marion
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eighteen
Brian Townsend
Village Manager of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Seventeen
LaTisha Pasley
City Administrator of Vandalia
City of Vandalia
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Seventeen
Ghida Neukirch
City Manager of Highland Park with over 32 years in local government experience
City of Highland Park
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Sixteen
Shauna Musselman
Deputy County Administrator of Peoria County with wide experience in local government, including an elected clerk role
Peoria County
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Sixteen
Jamie Bowden
Village Administrator for the Village of Glen Carbon
Village of Glen Carbon
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fifteen
Jodi Luka
Community & Economic Development Director for the Village of Fox Lake
Village of Fox Lake
Episode: ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Fifteen

Hosts

Melanie Santostefano
Co-host who explores local government dynamics
Danny Langloss
City Manager of Dixon, IL, discussing local government insights

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ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Two
Q: What can we expect during your keynote, and why is it important that people, especially people in local government come see you?
Holly emphasizes that her session will explore leadership experiences and how government should come together, drawing parallels from her Survivor experience.
ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Three
Q: What excites you about your work?
Hannah Lipman described how her internships and local government experiences motivated her and allowed her to impact the community positively.
ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Three
Q: How did you enter into the profession?
Danny Langloss explained his journey from aspiring police officer to becoming a police chief, which eventually led him to city management.
ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eight
Q: Can you explain the process for achieving a bicycle-friendly designation?
Mercy explains the collaborative effort needed for the application process, highlighting the importance of community engagement.
ILCMA Local Gov Stories Episode Eight
Q: What brought you into local government?
Kimberly shares her initial lack of awareness about local government and emphasizes the meaningful career it offers.

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Exploring the human stories within local government, this podcast features conversations that provide insights into the lives and challenges faced by city and county managers in Illinois. Topics frequently cover career paths in public service, daily operational challenges, and leadership experiences that shape community governance. Episodes often include interviews with local government professionals, detailing their journey through public service, touching upon critical issues like diversity, community engagement, and mentorship for the next generation of local leaders. With segments structured to deliver rapid insights from various guests, the content encourages meaningful exchange and learning among listeners who are either in or aspirin... more

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2. Seth Winterhalter
3. Cody Moak
4. Brian Townsend
5. LaTisha Pasley
6. Ghida Neukirch
7. Shauna Musselman
8. Jamie Bowden

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