These fact sheets cover topics of interest to Illinois citizens; ranging from land issues, to buying a house, to running a meeting efficiently. Some are produced jointly with other states' extension offices; all fact sheets are reviewed and edited by Illinois experts before publication.
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Local Government Topics (PDF downloads)

• Cluster/Conservation Development
• Costs of Community Services
• Conservation Easements
• Comprehensive Planning
• Consumer Confidence Reports: Giving the Public Facts About Their Water Quality
• Drainage Issues on the Rural-Urban Fringe
• Effective Meeting Management
• Environmental Corridors: "Lifelines for Living"
• Illinois Agricultural Areas Conservation and Preservation Act
• Illinois County Officials: Land Use Issues and Concerns
• Introduction to Property Rights: A Historical Perspective
• Knowing the Community Before Selecting a New Home
• Multifunctional Landscaping: Putting Your Parking Lot Design Requirements to Work for Water Quality
• Property Tax Extension Limitation Law
• Storm Water Best Management Practices Start at Home
• Tax Cap Issues For Downstate Counties: 2002 Update
• The Organized Agenda: A Vital Tool for Efficient Meetings
• Urban Wildlife: Challenges and Opportunities