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Our greatest resource is our people. Illinois communities need leaders who provide clear direction, inspire creative problem solving, and create safe environments to work, learn, and grow. We know this responsibility weighs heavily on community leaders, so let us share the load. Illinois Extension is helping leaders and communities tackle complicated challenges in creating resilient communities. 

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For local government officials and community leaders, our Local Government Education webinars feature online programs about economic development strategies, budgeting and planning, ethics, regulations and compliance, community initiatives, and other timely topics.

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Digital Equity Basics for Illinois
FEB 9 | Join the Illinois Broadband Lab to learn the definition of digital equity and looking at the state of Illinois’ work thus far towards digital equity and its future goals.
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Attracting Rural Residents Interactive Webinar Series
Feb 14 | Learn about strategies to help rural communities as they change from losing population to maintaining or even gaining residents.
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State Legislative Update
Recording | Hear experts from University of Illinois Extension's state legislative update, which covers implications and guidance for local governments.
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Local Government Education Program Archives - Playlist
Recordings | Revisit recent local government education webinars to learn about a variety of topics ranging from funding opportunities to professional development.

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