Counties Count! Podcast

Trailer Episode

11/17/2023

The Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) trailer episode of the Counties Count! Podcast. The first episode discusses ISACo's mission and what to expect in future episodes. ISACo Executive Director Joe McCoy also introduces himself and shares some background about ISACo. 

4:57 Length

Episode 2

12/6/2023

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) Counties Count! Podcast congratulates McHenry County for being recognized for its participation in Operation Greenlight for Veterans, recognizes Illinois' 205th statehood anniversary, announces the upcoming NACo Legislative Conference, reports on the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) investigation of the United States Steel Corporation concerning the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), shares information about the construction of two new shelter sites for migrants, invites county officials and staff to join an ISACo Policy Committee, highlights ISACo corporate partner UnitedHealthcare and invites counties to join ISACo.    

4:58 Length

 Episode 3

2/29/2024 

This episode discusses the Governor's combined State of the State and Budget Address, opportunities to shape stater and federal policy affecting counties by participating on one of ISACo's seven policy committees and the February NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.  

 12:02 Length

Episode 4

3/11/2025

This episode discusses 25th District State Representative Curtis Tarver's (D-Chicago) background, his personal experience working in the state legislature and what he's learned so far as the Chairman of the Counties and Townships Committee. 

17:56 Length 

Episode 5

4/23/2025

In this episode of Counties Count!, ISACo Executive Director Joe McCoy breaks down the world of tax-exempt municipal bonds—one of the most powerful financial tools counties use to fund critical infrastructure like roads, water systems, and public safety facilities. Learn how these bonds work, why they save taxpayers money, and what political challenges threaten their future. Whether you’re a finance buff or just wondering how that new county building got funded, this episode has something for you.

8:47 Length