Counties Count! Podcast
1) Remembering Former Governor Jim Edgar: A Legacy of Steady Leadership
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away at 79, left behind a reputation for fiscal discipline, bipartisanship, and integrity. In this episode, we reflect on his journey from Charleston to ...Show More
2) Bipartisan FEMA Act Advances: What It Means for Counties
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan FEMA Act of 2025, sending it to the full House for consideration. The legislation would elevate FE...Show More
3) Counties in the Classroom: Supporting Students Then and Now
As Illinois kids head back to school, this episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast looks at the important role counties have played in supporting education—past and present. From the days of one-ro...Show More
4) The Case for Civility: Leading Across Differences
This episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast explores why civility isn’t just about being polite — it’s about building stronger, more effective local government. Drawing on lessons from the Great L...Show More
5) Fixing FEMA: What Counties Need from Disaster Reform
In this episode, we unpack the urgent need for FEMA reform from a county government perspective. As natural disasters grow in frequency and intensity, counties are often on the front lines—managing re...Show More
6) The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and What It Means for Counties and Communities
In this episode, we break down the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and explore what it means for county governments and the people they serve. From funding shifts to regulatory changes, tune in ...Show More
7) Transit at a Crossroads: Where Illinois Reform Stands Now
In this episode of the Counties Count! Podcast we break down the latest developments in Illinois transit reform following the General Assembly’s spring session. Despite significant debate and a late p...Show More
8) Spring Session Wrap-Up: What Happened, What Didn't and What’s Next?
In this episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast, Executive Director Joe McCoy breaks down the key takeaways from the adjournment of the 2025 spring legislative session. From the passage of the stat...Show More
9) “Behind the Budget: What Might Reconciliation Bring for States, Counties and Taxpayers?
This episode explores the federal budget reconciliation process and its far-reaching implications for state and local governments. Learn how this fast-track legislative tool is being used to propose m...Show More
10) Outdoor Fitness Court Opportunity for Illinois Counties by NFC
This episode of the Counties Count! Podcast discusses free, accessible outdoor wellness opportunities for communities and schools across Illinois thanks to a continued partnership between National Fit...Show More