Counties Count!
The Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) shares the latest state and local news impacting counties, interviews with state and local elected officials, insights from our legislative staff, discussions about the important role of county government in Illinois and more.
Counties Count!
Latest Episodes
AI is Changing Fast. What Does That Mean for Data Centers and Counties?
As artificial intelligence companies invest billions in new computing capacity, data center development is accelerating across Illinois and the nation. But recent calls from AI industry leaders for more cautious and deliberate development raise...
Housing Pressure Builds: What Illinois Voters Want—and What It Means for Counties
A new statewide poll, first reported by Capitol Fax, reveals overwhelming concern about housing affordability—and strong bipartisan support for legislative action. In this episode of the Counties Count! Podcast, we l...
Solar Mandates and Diminished Discretion: Reviewing Equity Solar v. Grundy County
In this episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast we break down the landmark appellate decision in Equity Solar Illinois v. County of Grundy, which clarifies the limited role of non-home-rule counties in siting commercia...
Affordability, Uncertainty, and the Road Ahead: What to Expect from Illinois’ Spring Legislative Session
As Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield for an election-year legislative session, one theme dominates the conversation: affordability. In this episode of Counties Count, we break down what House and Senate leaders from both parties...
From Lincoln to Today: How Thanksgiving Became What It Is
This episode of the Counties Count! Podcast explores the fascinating journey of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, spotlighting President Abraham Lincoln’s pivotal role and the cultural changes that have reshaped the celebration over generatio...