🚂 All aboard!! It's not too late to join the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section on Nov. 5th for their Metra Crawl. Don't want to take the train? Meet us at a Metra stop or join us for the social. A good ride fixes a bad day, and the APA-CMS is your ticket! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sd/ne…
The latest RFP/RFQ Posting at ilapa.org/rfp:
RFQ: Wayfinding Signage, Village of Western Springs, IL #urbanplanning #cityplanning #Illinois
During this Elevate Illinois, and the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section #APACMS on Oct. 29th, learn how Illinois municipalities can prepare for and engage with proposals for new data center developments. eventbrite.com/e/local-contr…
Join the APA-IL DEI Committee on Nov. 11th for a candid conversation on equitable community development with Abraham Lacy! Discover how Far South CDC centers community voices, expands economic opportunities, and promotes inclusive investment in underserved Chicago neighborhoods.
The APA-IL Chicago Metro Section (APA-CMS) is excited to bring back the Metra Crawl! This year, the Crawl will take place on November 5th, stopping in Des Plaines and Mount Prospect on the UP-NW line. This is a great opportunity to explore two downtowns with your fellow planners!
#jobopportunity at ilapa.org/job-postings with these communities:
City of Decatur @AccessDecatur
Village of @LincolnwoodIL
@GlenviewVillage
Village of @FoxLakeIL
@McLeanCountyRPC
City of Naperville
@DuPageCounty
Village of Franklin Park
Grundy County
@CityofWood Dale
Join APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group Nov 12 for an evening of🔥conversations. Share your opinions on cities, planning & experiences + realities of working in planning, navigating the field, and the cities we 😍. The event is free, please RSVP eventbrite.com/e/planning-ho…
🚨 Attention APA-IL Chicago Metro Section members🚨 Don’t make us start cold-calling planners... We still need your vote on modernizing the APA-CMS bylaws. If you’ve been meaning to vote, consider this your friendly nudge. 👉ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sd/ne…
Remembering Riley O’Neil: @APA_IL & @DePaulU have partnered to honor Riley’s legacy in bike safety & Complete Streets with a dedicated campaign running thru Nov 10. 💰️ Donations are matched 1:1 up to $1,500! Support future planners & safer streets: givecampus.com/schools/DePau…
🚨Early bird registration for the 2026 APA-IL State Conference ends August 30! Join us in Evanston from Sept 30 – Oct 2 as we get Connected Through Planning: 3 days of top-tier sessions, mobile workshops, & networking. Register today: ilapa.org/apail26
The wait is officially OVER - Registration for APAIL26 is NOW OPEN! 🎉 We are thrilled to invite you to Evanston, 9/30 - 10/2, for this year’s APA-IL State Conference as we explore our theme: Connected Through Planning. Early bird rates end 8/31. ilapa.org/apail26
📐 Great planning shouldn't stay hidden in a drawer—and the incredible people behind it shouldn't go unrecognized! Highlight your community's best before time runs out ⏳. Reminder: Submissions for the 2026 APA-IL Awards close 8/7 at 5 PM CST!
ilapa.org/awards
📐 Every community relies on a blueprint - who or what defines yours? Reminder! Submit your award nomination by 8/7! ilapa.org/awards
🏛️ Comp Plans
🎯 Strategic Plans
🛠️ Best Practices
⚖️ Diversity & Social Change
✨ Small Budget/Scale
🎓 Student Projects
🧑 Service Awards
Ready to mix up your planning skills? 📐 Join APA-CMS & Ginkgo for "Let's Bake a Site Plan!" a hands-on design workshop. Learn to draw, design, & critique like a pro.
🕒 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 7/29/26
📍 CMAP, Chicago, IL
🎟️ Reg deadline: July 26 at 11:59 PM
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sd/ne…
Who drew your community’s blueprint? 📐 The 2026 APA-IL Awards nomination window is officially OPEN! Each year, we recognize the very best in Illinois urban planning. Nominate a local project or an inspiring colleague for a service award!. Deadline: 8/726. ilapa.org/awards
The APA-IL's 7/14 Choose Your Own Adventure® style webinar will explore techniques for maintaining professionalism, promoting respectful dialogue, getting meetings back on track, & understanding legal aspects - so your community meeting can be a success! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sd/ne…
New RFP/RFQ Postings at ilapa.org/rfp
RFQ: Industrial Site Readiness Planning Consultant Services, Greater Egypt RPC
RFP: Downtown Master Plan, @ArlingtonHtsGov
RFP: Comp. Plan, Land Use Plan, Zoning Code & Map Update, City of Quincy
Join us on 7/14 for an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure® style webinar to help commissioners & board members organize a successful public meeting. Learn how to properly prepare for meetings, manage meeting flow, & foster collaboration. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt/sd/ne…
