Village of Woodridge Chosen to Showcase Innovative Program At National Conference of Municipal Leaders 

Woodridge, Illinois was selected to spotlight its innovative “Latino Outreach Program” at the 2006 “City Showcase”, part of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) annual Congress of Cities conference in Reno, NV, December 5-9.  The Showcase celebrated innovative city programs from around the country, offering city leaders a chance to share ideas and valuable experiences with the more than 4,000 delegates expected to attend the conference.  

Woodridge exhibited its Latino Outreach Program.  The wide variety of creative programs featured in the Showcase offered resources to local leaders dealing with the most pressing issues for municipalities, such as downtown revitalization, youth initiatives, storm water and emergency preparedness.  

Conference attendees were able to browse the displays, interact with representatives from the featured cities, and learn how the programs were planned and implemented.  The Showcase allowed city leaders to share successful ideas so they can implement similar programs in their own communities. 

The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization for American cities.  NLC serves as a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns, and villages of all sizes, which collectively serve 218 million people.  For more news and information about NLC and local government, visit www.nlc.org.

	Pictures from the event.