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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.

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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

Saving Historic and Vintage Signs

Fri
9
2026

October 9, 2026
12:00PM - 1:30PM CST

CM | 1.5

virtual (Zoom)

This free APA Webcast Series webinar explores best practices for preserving and regulating these iconic assets through case studies from communities across the country. Participants will learn practical approaches to overcoming regulatory barriers, supporting restoration efforts, and incorporating historic signs into broader placemaking and downtown revitalization initiatives. Drawing on examples from Utah and beyond, the session will also provide historical context on the evolution of vintage signs and their enduring role as valued cultural and community assets. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Sign Research Foundations’ Saving Historic & Vintage Signs.

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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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Latest News view all

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