APA Illinois Chapter
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The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter is Illinois' source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning.
Job opportunities at ilapa.org: Community Dev. Inspect., Addison; Business Support Spc., West Chicago; Econ. Dev. Specialist/Sr Planner, Lombard; Community Dev. Dir., Arnold, MO; Housing & Community Dev. Dir., Dubuque, IA; Sr Planner, Libertyville; Plans Examiner, Naperville; Dev. Engr., Glen Ellyn
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Job opportunities at ilapa.org: Community Dev. Inspect., Addison; Business Support Spc., West Chicago; Econ. Dev. Specialist/Sr Planner, Lombard; Community Dev. Dir., Arnold, MO; Housing & Community Dev. Dir., Dubuque, IA; Sr Planner, Libertyville; Plans Examiner, Naperville; Dev. Engr., Glen Ellyn
The Illinois Climate Bank just released a NOFO for phase one of the Geothermal Planning and Pilots Program, designed to support the planning, development, and deployment of community-scale geothermal projects funded by the U.S. EPA. Applications are due by 2/13/2026. go.illinois.edu/Community-Ge...
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Illinois Climate Bank just released a NOFO for phase one of the Geothermal Planning and Pilots Program, designed to support the planning, development, and deployment of community-scale geothermal projects funded by the U.S. EPA. Applications are due by 2/13/2026. go.illinois.edu/Community-Ge...
This Thursday, 12/11/25, join the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group for a holiday TODrinks! All ages and experience levels welcome. Networking is free, food and beverages are on your own. No RSVP necessary - let's meet at Jefferson Tao, 325 N. Jefferson St., Chicago at 5:30 pm!
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This Thursday, 12/11/25, join the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group for a holiday TODrinks! All ages and experience levels welcome. Networking is free, food and beverages are on your own. No RSVP necessary - let's meet at Jefferson Tao, 325 N. Jefferson St., Chicago at 5:30 pm!
Today is the day! It's #GivingTuesday! Make your donation to one of Illinois' planning programs and APA-IL will match the donation up to $750 at each school. Donate today. www.ilapa.org/givingtuesday25 @uiccuppa.bsky.social @illinois1867.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today is the day! It's #GivingTuesday! Make your donation to one of Illinois' planning programs and APA-IL will match the donation up to $750 at each school. Donate today. www.ilapa.org/givingtuesday25 @uiccuppa.bsky.social @illinois1867.bsky.social
On 10/6 TODrinks! comes to La Grange (Fall Edition). No agendas, no speeches - just drinks and talking shop with fellow planners from 6-8 pm. Hosted by the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group. No RSVP necessary. See you there!
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On 10/6 TODrinks! comes to La Grange (Fall Edition). No agendas, no speeches - just drinks and talking shop with fellow planners from 6-8 pm. Hosted by the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group. No RSVP necessary. See you there!
The FCC has agreed to a new rulemaking on wireless infrastructure & cell towers. The new rule will "supercharge the deployment, densification, & upgrading of wireless networks & clarify that state an local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G or 6G deployment." planning.org/blog/9320289...
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The FCC has agreed to a new rulemaking on wireless infrastructure & cell towers. The new rule will "supercharge the deployment, densification, & upgrading of wireless networks & clarify that state an local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G or 6G deployment." planning.org/blog/9320289...
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
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
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...
September 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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...
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...
September 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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...
🎒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
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
September 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎒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
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
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...
August 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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...
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...
August 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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...
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...
August 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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...
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
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
August 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
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...
August 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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...
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
July 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
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
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
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...
July 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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...
⏰ 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...
July 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
⏰ 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...
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...
July 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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...
The 2025 APA-IL Awards want YOU! The 2025 APA-IL Awards Program is now accepting nominations for outstanding people and projects from across Illinois. Submit your nomination by 5pm on July 11th. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
June 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The 2025 APA-IL Awards want YOU! The 2025 APA-IL Awards Program is now accepting nominations for outstanding people and projects from across Illinois. Submit your nomination by 5pm on July 11th. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
The next chapter of our story begins—registration for #APAIL25 is now OPEN! 📖 Join us on a journey filled with inspiring sessions, mobile workshops, trivia night, rooftop celebrations, and networking. Don’t just read about it—be part of the adventure. Register today! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
June 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The next chapter of our story begins—registration for #APAIL25 is now OPEN! 📖 Join us on a journey filled with inspiring sessions, mobile workshops, trivia night, rooftop celebrations, and networking. Don’t just read about it—be part of the adventure. Register today! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
You're invited to APA-IL's Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Happy Hour on 6/25! Join fellow urban planners, industry partners, and members from the APA Latinos in Planning Division for an evening of networking, conversation, and community-driven inspiration. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
June 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You're invited to APA-IL's Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Happy Hour on 6/25! Join fellow urban planners, industry partners, and members from the APA Latinos in Planning Division for an evening of networking, conversation, and community-driven inspiration. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...