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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED TO FURTHER
STATE/LOCAL COOPERATION

Gov. Jim Edgar said directors of eight key state agencies will participate in Local Government Conferences during February and March to further cooperation and understanding between state and local government.

"Cooperation between state and local government is important to the quality of life in our state and our communities," the Governor said. "It is important for state and local officials to work with each other to effectively address the challenges faced by communities throughout Illinois.

"To build on this partnership, I have asked the directors of eight agencies whose programs directly affect local governments to participate in Local Government Conferences in eight communities around the state. These regional conferences will help local officials learn more about the state's programs and services. Equally important, they will help state officials better understand the challenges facing local leaders."

Agencies participating in the conferences include the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, the Department of Conservation, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the Illinois Department of Revenue, the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Each agency director will participate in a panel discussion, presenting a brief overview of the agency's programs of interest and importance to municipal, county and township officials. A question and answer period will follow, with Sue Leonis, Assistant to the Governor, serving as moderator.

A list detailing dates, times and locations of the eight regional conferences follows.

GOVERNOR EDGAR'S
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCES

Wednesday, February 23
EAST MOLINE
Florence Aldridge Center
499 27th Street
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PERU
City Council Chambers
706 Putman Street
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 24
KANKAKEE
City Council Chambers
385 E. Oak Street
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DANVILLE
City Council Chambers
402 N. Hazel Street
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8
EFFINGHAM
County Building
(across from the Courthouse)
101 N. Fourth, Third Floor
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DECATUR
City Council Chambers
1 Gary Anderson Plaza
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9
QUINCY
City Council Chambers
730 Maine Street
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BELLEVILLE
City Council Chambers
101 S. Illinois Street
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February 1994 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 13


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