April 19, 2012
Fairmont: Will board OKs plan to fix up ‘distressed community’ by Tony Graf
Published by Herald-News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the Will County Board approval of the Fairmont Neighborhood Plan, a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program project. The article was also reprinted in the Naperville Sun, Southtown Star, and Beacon News.

April 17, 2012
Lakemoor residents asked to help in shaping the village’s big picture by Mick Zawislak
Published by  Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
This article covers the visioning workshop for the Lakemoor comprehensive plan, a project in CMAP’s LTA program, and quotes CMAP staff Jason Navota.

April 11, 2012
Should I-290 drivers pay to extend Route 53? By Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers a  Illinios Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council meeting held on April 10, which focused on how to potentially fund the new Central Lake County Corridor. It is one of GO TO 2040's five new major capital projects.

April 9, 2012
Milwaukee region meets ozone standards, EPA to report by Lee Bergquist
Published by Milwaukee Journal
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation, Air Quality
The article covers the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to place northeastern Illinois in non-attainment status, which will let our region continue receiving millions in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program funds. The article quotes CMAP's Don Kopec.

January 2, 2012
Metra installs new air filters in rail cars to reduce harmful diesel soot by Michael Hawthorne
Published by: Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Air Quality, CMAQ, Transportation
The article covers Metra’s installation of new air filters in air cars, a project funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement program.

February 24, 2011
Debunking top myths about our suburbs by Jamie Sotonoff
Published by: Daily Herald
Topic: Livability
This article discusses the increased appeal of the Chicago Metropolitan area suburbs and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn.

February 23, 2011
Transportation / Chicago, Illinois by Solvie Karlstrom
Topic: GO TO 2040
This article cites the adoption of GO TO 2040 as the reason for the region’s recognition as one of the top 15 Smarter Cities for transportation.

February 17, 2011
Newly-approved lakefront overpass is no bridge to nowhere by Blair Kamin
Published by: Chicago Tribune
Topic: Livability, Regional Mobility, CMAQ
This editorial details reasons the proposed lakefront overpass, a recipient of CMAQ funds in 2009, is good for the area.

February 17, 2011
Editorial: County needs solution to unincorporated areas
Published by: Chicago Sun-Times
Topic: Livability
This editorial discusses how to address unincorporated areas of Cook County and mentions CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills.

February 16, 2011
Census: Will Co. among fastest growing in state by Cindy Wojdyla Cain
Published by: The Herald-News
TOPIC: Census 2010
This article covers 2010 Census data pointing to Will County’s growth and quotes Matt Maloney, CMAP’s deputy chief of staff and policy analyst.

February 15, 2011
Chicago's Next Mayor Inherits a Shrinking Population by John McCormick
Published by: Bloomberg
Topic: Census 2010
This article covers 2010 Census data and quotes Matt Maloney, CMAP’s deputy chief of staff and policy analyst.

February 12, 2011
Water, Water, Everywhere — But Enough? A Mega-Regional Challenge by MarySue Barrett with Josh Ellis
Published by citiwire.net
Topic: Water
This posts discusses water policy and mentions CMAP and several of its partners efforts to make a difference.

February 11, 2011
HUD grants building capacity for implementation of local plans by Megan Truxillo
Published by: Sustainable Communities
TOPIC: LTA
This article talks about HUD’s $4.25 million grant that supports CMAP LTA Program and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn and CMAP deputy director for local planning Bob Dean.

February 11, 2010
Water report shows need for conservation, Editorial
Published by:  Ledger-Sentinel
Topic:  Water
This editorial supports the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and the need for Oswego to promote water conservation efforts.

Task force sets out water plan for Chicago
Published by:  Website of Laundry and Cleaning News International & Laundry and Cleaning News
Topic:  Water
This article is about the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and quotes chair of the Regional Water Supply Planning Group Bonnie Thomson Carter.

February 10, 2010
Forum discusses tougher air quality standards by Terry Bibo
Published by:  The Journal Star
Topic:  Air quality
This article is about an air quality forum that was sponsored by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and quotes CMAP's Ross Patronsky.