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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 1d

Did you miss the mobile workshop at APAIL25? Catch up through this article! The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival brings North Lawndale's Jewish history together with its present-day Black community though a vibrant and creative repurposing of an underutilized space. news.illinois.edu/architecture...

Architecture professors design structures with community organizations for Chicago design festival – News Bureau

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 2d

See bus stops as the city’s new multitaskers—put a green roof on it to help cool the air, help bees throw a pollinator party, soak up rain, and turning boring bus shelters into mini gardens that everyone can enjoy.
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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to APA-IL's 2025 Service Award recipients! ilapa.org/awards

Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP

Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees

Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP

Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP

Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks for your work as this year's Volunteer Coordinator!!

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 24d

🎥 When reality hits… We're about a week away from the 2025 APA-IL State Conference & Phil Green, AICP had that moment, the one where you realize this conference is record-breaking. Watch Phil process it. Then join us! Registration is still open. ilapa.org/apail25 www.linkedin.com/posts/philli...

Some thoughts on what it feels like to be one week from chairing a conference that’s on track to break every attendance record. | Phil Green, AICP

Some thoughts on what it feels like to be one week from chairing a conference that’s on track to break every attendance record.

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 27d

The APA-IL is honored to recognize the winners of APA-IL's Project Awards! These distinguished projects exemplify the highest standards of planning in Illinois for 2025. These recipients and Service Award winners, will be recognized at #APAIL25 10/8/25. Congrats to all! www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · 28d

Join the APA-IL's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee on 10/2 for an empowering virtual conversation with Jason Pugh, AICP and Enrique Castillo MUPP to discuss strategies for navigating funding through Means, Dealing, Moral. FREE! (CM | 1.0, 1 Equity) ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Sep 16

🎒Back to School... Plan Commission Style! Join the APA-IL for a Virtual Plan Commissioner Training Session on 10/29/25 at 7:00 pm. A must-attend for:

📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Sep 2

What's Out There Weekend Chicago (WOTW Chicago) is a FREE, public event that invites guests on 30 different tours to experience great Chicago outdoor projects. Sounds like fun to a planner!! www.tclf.org/whats-out-th...

What's Out There Weekend Chicago - 2025 | TCLF

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Aug 25

Start off your week with Planners! APA-IL podcast, Only Planners in the Building, spoke with 2025 Conference Chair Phil Green, AICP - get a behind-the-scene glimpse and learn why you can't miss #APAIL25! Also, welcome new Co-Host Katie Ashbaugh, AICP! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Illinois Climate Bank seeks your comments on a new program under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to support Illinois community-scale geothermal projects. Submit your comments by 9/22. illinois-climate-bank.web.app/wp-content/u...

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Aug 13

Just in — a box full of inspiration from keynote speaker Margaret Chandra Kerrison! At #APAIL25, you’ll be able to literally take her ideas back to your community. Put them into action by registering & reserving your copy. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

cardboard box with books titled Reimagined Worlds: Narrative Placemaking for People, Play, and Purpose by Margaret Chandra Kerrison

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Aug 8

New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq

RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan

RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Aug 5

During this "lunch and learn" webinar on 8/26/25, hear from proficient board and commission chairs who will provide advice and lessons learned from their experiences. Current chairs, vice chairs, commission members and staff may also attend. www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 15

Public spaces should be designed to allow children the freedom to play safely in a variety of urban spaces—not just designated playgrounds—by incorporating child-friendly planning into all aspects of urban development. theconversation.com/how-to-give-...

How to give children the freedom to play all across the city – not just in playgrounds

Play should be promoted in cities to bolster children’s right to play anywhere.

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 14

Congratulations to the 42 (that's right - 42) APA-IL members who passed the May 2025 AICP Exam! We are proud to support you as you complete your AICP certification and continue your professional journey. #AICP #AmericanPlanningAssociation #ItTakesAPlanner

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 14

New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq:
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join this 7/29/25 free webinar to learn how Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields free technical assistance program can help you clean up your #brownfields. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 10

The AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship application window is now open. The American Planning Association will award 50 scholarships for this fall's AICP exam or experience assessment. For full details on eligibility, deadlines, and fees, please visit: planning.org/certificatio...

Certification Scholarship

APA offers Exam Reduced Fee Scholarships to help individuals who have delayed taking the AICP exam due to financial hardship.

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 9

⏰ Last call! Nominations for the 2025 APA-IL Awards are due by 5:00 pm this Friday, July 11. Don’t miss your chance to recognize excellence in Illinois planning—submit today! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 8

Get 7/23/25 started off right with the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section and this walking tour through Ravenswood! Meet the presenters from The Lakota Group then take a walk to visit 4 new, unique community gathering spaces. Registration is open! CM | 1.0 www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 7

"Here are nearly a dozen ways cities are funding new and growing on-demand public transportation networks." www.masstransitmag.com/alt-mobility...

Creative ways to fund on-demand public transportation and microtransit in 2025

Here are nearly a dozen ways cities are funding new and growing on-demand public transportation networks.

www.masstransitmag.com

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 2

The IL Finance Authority/Climate Bank has released a NOFO to support the adoption of SolarAPP+ residential solar permitting software by governments - Up to 9 grants, up to $30,000 each, to IL municipalities. Applications taken on a rolling basis until funding is expended. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join us as we talk with Jane Wilberding, AICP. Jane is a Senior Mobility Manager with HNTB and is a national thought leader on parking reform. Hear wonderful stories about her path into planning and how special people, & scary movies play roles in her life and career. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

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APA Illinois Chapter @apail.bsky.social · Jun 27

Super proud of Phil Green, AICP and his APA national podcast episode! Take a listen - laugh a little and learn what improve and planning have in common. planning.org/podcast/phil...

Phil Green, AICP, on What Planners Can Learn from Improv

In this episode of People Behind the Plans, APA Editor in Chief Meghan Stromberg talks with Phil Green, AICP—a planner by day and improviser by night—about how the skills he’s honed on stage can help ...

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