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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	2 2026 IDOT Fall Planning Conference CM Illinois State University, Normal, IL September 2 (7:00AM CST) - 4 (5:00PM CST), 2026	3 2026 IDOT Fall Planning Conference CM Illinois State University, Normal, IL September 2 (7:00AM CST) - 4 (5:00PM CST), 2026	4 2026 IDOT Fall Planning Conference CM Illinois State University, Normal, IL September 2 (7:00AM CST) - 4 (5:00PM CST), 2026	5
6	7	8	9 AICP Office Hours hosted by APA National virtual (Zoom) September 9, 2026 2:00PM - 3:00PM CST	10 APA Webinar: Balancing Land Use And Economic Tradeoffs of Data Centers CM \| 1 virtual (Zoom) September 10, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST Local Govpalooza 2026 - White Sox vs. Pirates at Rate Field Tickets are just $12.50! Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616 September 10, 2026 6:40PM - 9:40PM CST	11	12
13	14	15 New AICP Member Onboarding September 15, 2026 11:00AM - 12:00PM CST	16	17	18	19
20	21 AICP Emerging Planners Study Prep Trivia Night 188 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601 September 21, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM CST	22	23 How to Land and Thrive in a Mega-Event Career CM \| 1 virtual (Zoom) September 23, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST	24	25	26
27	28	29	30 2026 APA-IL State Conference September 30 - October 2, 2026

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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09/29/2026

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

Join the Chicago Metro Section for an informal meet-up at the Chicago Cultural Center, to explore an ongoing exhibit, Horizon Lines: Visions for 2050. Put on by World Business Chicago, this exhibit selects finalists from across Chicago to showcase ideas and visions for the future of the city.