Aldermen report IML conference takeaways: retail recruitment, housing, energy and networking
September 21, 2026 | Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois
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Several aldermen summarized sessions they attended at the Illinois Municipal League (IML) conference and highlighted topics that could inform future local policy and projects, including retail recruitment, data centers, affordable housing, and clean energy technologies.
Alderman Byron Shabbaz said topics included "retail recruitment, data centers, affordable housing, solar and battery storage" and that he plans to pursue a project for council consideration. Council members praised networking opportunities at IML and thanked outgoing IML director Brad Cole for his work.
Alderman Byron Shabbaz said topics included "retail recruitment, data centers, affordable housing, solar and battery storage" and that he plans to pursue a project for council consideration. Council members praised networking opportunities at IML and thanked outgoing IML director Brad Cole for his work.
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