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    APA-IL
    • Dec 16, 2016
    • 1 min
    2016

    The ISS thanks you for a great 2016!

    As we draw another great year to a close, the ISS wants to thank all those who serve this organization and the planning profession. We...
    APA-IL
    • Nov 15, 2016
    • 2 min
    Legislative

    Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment Passes - What Now?

    On November 4th, nearly 80% of Illinois voters cast their ballots in favor of the "Safe Roads Amendment", which will take effect when the...
    APA-IL ISS Region 5's Planning Commissioner's Training event held Oct 26th
    APA-IL
    • Nov 3, 2016
    • 1 min
    2016

    APA-IL ISS Region 5's Planning Commissioner's Training event held Oct 26th

    Over 30 elected and appointed officials attended Region 5’s annual Citizen Planners Training Workshop on Wednesday, October 26th at the...
    Vote NO on the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment
    APA-IL
    • Oct 31, 2016
    • 6 min
    Legislative

    Vote NO on the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment

    October 31, 2016 APA-IL Legislative Alert Legislative Committee American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter VOTE NO ON THE SAFE...
    APA-IL
    • Oct 13, 2016
    • 1 min
    2016

    Annual Citizen Planners Workshop, O'Fallon, IL

    Please join the APA-IL ISS for an evening of training and discussion focused on planning in the Metro East. The workshop is designed to...
    APA-IL
    • Sep 21, 2016
    • 1 min
    Awards

    THE APA-IL ANNOUNCES 2016 PLANNING AWARD RECIPIENTS

    The APA-IL is proud to announce the 2016 Illinois State Planning Award Winners. These outstanding planning efforts from across the state...
    APA-IL
    • Sep 16, 2016
    • 3 min
    Legislative

    P.A. 99-890, Amends Local Zoning Authority to Accommodate School Districts

    Summary: We previously reported on and supported the legislative efforts of Senator Pamela Althoff (R–32nd District, McHenry County and...
    RIP UIUC DURP's Len Heumann
    APA-IL
    • Sep 15, 2016
    • 1 min
    2016

    RIP UIUC DURP's Len Heumann

    With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Urban and Regional Planning's...
    Last chance: Early Bird Registration ends and 2016 Awards Nominations due Friday, 7-29
    APA-IL
    • Jul 28, 2016
    • 1 min
    Awards

    Last chance: Early Bird Registration ends and 2016 Awards Nominations due Friday, 7-29

    Register for the 2016 APA-IL State Conference while your 2016 APA-IL Awards Nomination uploads - multi-tasking at it's finest! Don't...
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    The APA-IL is the official membership association for practicing planners in the State of Illinois.  We strive to inform, educate, and connect our members to resources and tools that advance the practice of planning throughout the state.  We pride ourselves on "Creating Great Communities for All" in Illinois.  

     

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