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The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter is Illinois' source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning.

The Illinois Chapter strives to enhance your planning skills and knowledge through a number of activities and benefits including an annual statewide conference, section meetings, planning awards, professional development assistance, a newsletter, this website, and more.

What profession is better equipped to help elected leadership look forward and anticipate change? - Bruce Knight, FAICP

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				1 2026 APA-IL State Conference September 30 - October 2, 2026	2 2026 APA-IL State Conference September 30 - October 2, 2026	3
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18	19	20	21 AICP Emerging Planners Group Study Prep Trivia Night Houseal Lavigne Associates, 188 W Randolph St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL October 21, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM CST	22	23 2026 APA-STL Coffee Meetup Panera Bread, 6734 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, MO October 23, 2026 8:00AM - 9:00AM CST	24
25	26	27	28 2026 Quad State Conference Get Ready to Ride the Wave of Change! October 28 - 30, 2026	29 2026 Quad State Conference Get Ready to Ride the Wave of Change! October 28 - 30, 2026	30 2026 Quad State Conference Get Ready to Ride the Wave of Change! October 28 - 30, 2026	31

2026 APA-IL State Conference

Wed
30
2026

September 30 - October 2, 2026

We're back in beautiful Evanston, IL at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston.

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AICP Emerging Planners Group Study Prep Trivia Night

Wed
21
2026

October 21, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM CST

Houseal Lavigne Associates, 188 W Randolph St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL

APA IL Emerging Professional Planners is hosting an AICP Study Prep Trivia Night to help students and professionals study for the AICP exam. All are welcome to participate and show their planning and AICP knowledge!

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10/01/2026

APA-IL's 2026 Service Award Winners!

Announced at the 2026 Awards Ceremony on September 30, 2026 in Evanston, IL.

09/29/2026

⚡ Quick Vote, Big Impact: Help Us Update the CMS Bylaws! 🗳️

Help us modernize the Chicago Metro Section Bylaws: ⚖️ 20% CMS turnout needed to update bylaws ⚡ Quick Vote, Big Impact for CMS! 🗳️ Click the Link to Cast Your Vote