APA-IL News

Neighborhood Mobility: The Path Toward Community Choice

The neighborhoods we live in profoundly affect not only our senses of community and identity but also the level of opportunity we find in...

6/27 - APA-IL PlanNotes: Creating Valuable Internships Webinar (CM |1.5)

Is your community thinking about hiring an intern in the future or do you struggle to create a valuable experience for your interns? Join...

6/22/23 Aurora Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Implementation Bike Tour (CM | 2)

Join planners from the City of Aurora and Epstein for a two-hour guided tour showcasing Aurora's bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The...

Recording Available: Converting Commercial to Residential with APA-CMS & MDRN

The Chicago Metro Section and DePaul University Chaddick Institute's Municipal Design Review Network (MDRN) hosted a virtual roundtable...

2023 Call for Sessions & Mobile Workshops #APAIL23

The 2023 APA-IL State Conference will once again offer a range of session formats. This means attendees can have more options for...

Call for 2023 APA-IL Awards Program Nominations!

The APA-IL is now accepting nominations for our 2023 Awards Program! Each year, the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning...

Legislative Advocacy for Planners: A Blueprint for Effective Engagement

As many of you reading this know, I have been an evangelist for planners getting involved in the legislative process. I used my tenure as...