APA Illinois Chapter

#jobopportunity at ilapa.org/job-postings - Community Development Summer Intern, Village of Libertyville, IL; Economic Development Specialist, Village of Barrington, IL

New RFP/RFQ Posting at ilapa.org/rfp

RFP: Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, Village of La Grange, IL

RFP: IL Route 59 Corridor Plan, City of Warrenville, IL

RFP: Unified Development Ordinance, City of North Chicago, IL

RFP: Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Update, City of Decatur, IL

Large-scale solar energy projects often presents significant planning and community challenges. Rutgers and the APA are partnering on a national survey to better understand community concerns, planning bottlenecks and how benefits agreements can help. rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Fraud Alert: How Scammers Are Now Impersonating City Governments Planning departments are rethinking digital security as a swarm of imposters scrape public records to send city clients fake invoices.

By now, chances are good that you've received a phishing email at work. This new form of phishing, using public planning data to compose counterfeit emails requesting money, has gone nationwide. Read more about it in this American Planning Association article. www.planning.org/planning/202...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: LEED v5 For Planning: What Planners Need to Know. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This session introduces professionals to the LEED v5 framework through real-world planning and design examples aligned with its core priorities. By analyzing projects that predate or operate outside of...

Today @ Noon CST! 3/5/26 LEED v5 For Planning: What Planners Need to Know. Watch the live session and earn CM | 1.0, SR 1. Free!
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The APA-IL Chicago Metro Section invites YOU to be the experts and share your ideas: How could we transform a better, more livable cold weather Chicagoland? Submit your presentation by 3/11 AND register by 3/16. We hope to see you on March 18 in Chicago! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

Illinois planners represent! 💪 The APA-IL Swag Store Is Back! Grab your gear so you can show your Chapter pride at the APA National Planning Conference in Detroit. Store closes 4/1/26. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...

Washington state launches first statewide pedestrian network map | Traffic Technology Today Washington launches OS-CONNECT, the first statewide routable pedestrian network map in the US, covering 90% of the population

OpenThePaths 2026, a FREE virtual event 2/26–2/27. Washington state is the first to develop a statewide routable mapped inventory of sidewalks. Day 1 focus on applications of data; Day 2 focuses on responsibility, funding, & long-term stewardship. www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news/vulnera...

New jobs @ ilapa.org/job-postings
Policy & Innov. Sect. Chief, IDOT;
Bldg. Official, Northbrook;
Bldg. & Inspect. Intern, Mt Prospect;
Trans. Plng. Proj. Mgr, Chicago;
Comm. Dev. Inspect, Addison;
Asst. Plnr, Waukegan;
Plng. Intern, Downers Grv;
Plng. Intern, Oswego;
Permit Rev. Tech, Arlington Hts.

This Friday, February 27th is the deadline to apply for the 2026 APA-IL Leadership Scholarship! APA-IL will support two members' attendance at the 2026 Midwest Leadership Institute and the AJIL® leadership analytics assessment. Apply now! Don't wait! ilapa.org/.../612576/_...

The 2026 APA-IL Leadership Scholarship application window is now open! APA-IL will support two members' attendance at the 2026 Midwest Leadership Institute and the AJIL® leadership analytics assessment. Apply by 2/27/26! ilapa.org/.../612576/_...

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Thank you! For those keeping score, APA-IL 0 - @brianinja.bsky.social 1. Here's the correct link: ilapa.org/job-postings

On 1/30/26, 4 principals share practical, ready-to-use insights on consultant-client alignment and visualization; uncovering authentic community stories that humanize data and strengthen plans; and mobilizing partners, resources, and momentum. Free! CM | 1.5 associationdatabase.com/aws/APAIL/pt...

New RFP/RFQ Posting:
RFQ Comprehensive Plan Update, Village of Highland Park, IL
RFP: Economic Development Strategic Plan, City of Batavia, IL

Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for all the details.

New RFP/RFQ Postings:
RFQ Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Highland Park, IL
RFP: Economic Development Strategic Plan, City of Batavia, IL
RFP - Historic District Exterior Building Condition Assessment, City of Batavia
Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for info.

New #jobopportunity at ilapa.org/job-postingswith the Village of Oak Park, Village of Lake Villa, City of Aurora, Chicago Transit Authority, Village of Winnetka, Village of Buffalo Grove; and City of Naperville.

New RFP/RFQ Posting: RFP for Multiple Parcels at Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL. Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for all the details. #RedevelopmentOpportunity

Village of Westmont Comprehensive Plan RFP To view the full RFP and supporting documents, please click here to be taken to the bid on the Village’s website. The V...

RFP/RFQ Posting: Village of Westmont Comprehensive Plan RFP
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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...

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

Give with purpose, double your impact on Illinois planning students this Giving Tuesday APA-IL will match your donations! Donate now till Dec 2.

This #GivingTuesday, the APA-IL Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee invites you to support #urbanplanning students! Donate now thru 12/2/25 and APA-IL will match contributions up to $750 at each Illinois university's planning programs! www.ilapa.org/givingtuesda...

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!

'Fantastic': Nursing Home Pub Lifts Spirits In France On a recent Saturday in a retirement home in the northeastern French village of Kunheim, happy hour started early.

Could this be your community's next liquor license? www.barrons.com/news/fantast...

2025 Climate Planning Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Take the 2025 Climate Planning Survey by the Great Plains Institute, APA Sustainable Communities Division, Ester A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund. Results will be used to develop guidance & model resources to help planners & sustainability staff with climate issues. www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB7D3L6

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...

US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center A new measurement tool eliminates the inaccuracies that have plagued data about housing supply, helping governments more clearly understand how housing policies are impacting local needs.

US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center

Illinois lawmakers approve $1.5B legislative package to buoy mass transit Lawmakers agreed on a tax package to stave off a $200 million-plus deficit next year that would likely result in major cuts to bus and rail service at the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace.

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World Town Planning Day World Town Planning Day, celebrated around the world each November, is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.

November 7th will be the #WorldTownPlanningDay sessions. These are virtual, free and CM will be offered. Sign up today! www.planning.org/internationa...