SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, has released Volume 8 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. The academic journal addresses critical issues Illinois and its municipalities are facing.
This volume of the Journal includes articles about alternate electoral systems, a study about the diffusion of electric vehicles in Illinois, municipal employment and compensation, diversification and stability in local government revenues and the role of dollar stores for food access. The Journal also includes a book review of Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others.
“Governments at all levels have sought to improve their efforts in providing vital resources to residents in their community,” said IML Chief Executive Officer Brad Cole. “This Journal examines different perspectives on broad topics of interest to local and state officials and provides best practice guidance within the general field of municipal affairs.”
Since 2016, IML has published the Journal as a resource that provides elected and appointed officials with academic research on issues facing Illinois and its 1,294 cities, villages and towns. Additionally, it provides an arena for academics to publish their scholarly work on important topics, like municipal budgeting, environmental and public health issues and public financing of infrastructure projects.
The Journal is shared with political science and public administration departments at colleges and universities throughout the state. It is also distributed to the Illinois General Assembly and constitutional officers, the Illinois Congressional Delegation and other IML partners. The Journal is available, free of charge (excluding shipping and handling), at iml.org/publications. An electronic version is also available at iml.org/journal.
ABOUT THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
The Illinois Municipal League is the statewide organization representing local communities throughout Illinois. Founded in 1913, IML has worked continuously for the benefit of all 1,294 municipalities in Illinois to provide a formal voice on matters involving common interests.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD
The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System and provides students with a uniquely student-centered educational experience both in and out of the classroom through active learning, meaningful research and impactful civic engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society.