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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
4	5	6	7	8	9 Saving Historic and Vintage Signs CM \| 1.5 virtual (Zoom) October 9, 2026 12:00PM - 1:30PM CST	10
11	12	13	14	15	16 Federal Planning Trends and Installation Planning CM \| 1.5 virtual (Zoom) October 16, 2026 12:00PM - 1:30PM CST	17
18	19	20	21 Entry-Level Planning Jobs in the Era of AI - 1st Session Entry-Level Planners Panel October 21, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST 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 Entry-Level Planning Jobs in the Era of AI - 2nd Session Stories from Employers and Educators October 28, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST	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

Federal Planning Trends and Installation Planning

Fri
16
2026

October 16, 2026
12:00PM - 1:30PM CST

CM | 1.5

virtual (Zoom)

This free APA Webcast Series webinar will include federal planner speakers discussing topics such as the history of federal planning, military installation planning guidance, and federal trends. The Federal Planning Division aims to increase federal planning visibility among the broader American Planning Association membership. The Federal Planning Division is a community of professionals dedicated to supporting comprehensive planning and land management policies, techniques, and procedures for federal properties located within the United States and overseas.

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Entry-Level Planning Jobs in the Era of AI - 1st Session

Wed
21
2026

October 21, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM CST

Entry-Level Planners Panel

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the future of planning careers? Join the first of two APA Career Catalyst webinars exploring how AI is influencing entry-level planning roles, workforce expectations, and professional development. These discussions, led by the APA Career Center and APA Foresight program, will explore how entry-level planning jobs are changing and what can be done today to be better prepared for the future.

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10/12/2026

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10/09/2026

“Remembering Riley O’Neil” Campaign

APA-IL DEI Committee and DePaul University have partnered to honor Riley’s life and legacy. Donate by 11/12. APA-IL will double your impact up to $1500!