March 1, 2013
Lakemoor adopts long-range plan by Emily K. Coleman
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the Village of Lakemoor Board adoption of a comprehensive plan for the Village. The project was developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

February 28, 2013
Two studies will look at Franklin Park downtown, industry by Mark Lawton
Published by Franklin Park Herald Journal
TOPICS: Land Use, LTA
The article covers the development of an O’Hare Industrial Corridor Study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 27, 2013
Budget ax hangs over Chicago research labs by Joe Cahill
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The column mentions findings on R&D in the region analyzed in the Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 27, 2013
Editorial: An eye on the future of suburban housing by Daily Herald Editorial Board
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
This is the second editorial about the Homes for a Changing Region project involving the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows).

February 26, 2013
What the next decade of Chicago manufacturing should look like by Niala Boodhoo
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 26, 2013
Steep decline in R&D spending costs area jobs, planning group says by Alejandra Cancino
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series. The article was also reposted on wbst.com.

February 26, 2013
Reinvestment in the nation’s second largest manufacturing cluster
Published by Rocket News
TOPICS: Economic development, Innovation
The article covers the release of Metropolitan Chicago’s Manufacturing Cluster: A Drill-Down Report on Innovation, Workforce, and Infrastructure, the second report in CMAP’s cluster series.

February 26, 2013
Morton Grove Starting Comprehensive Plan by Pam DeFiglio
Published Patch.com
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the efforts to create a plan for Morton Grove’s industrial areas. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 25, 2013
Hinsdale Parking Study Underway, Survey Out by Joe O’Donnell
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Land Use, LTA
The article covers efforts by the Village of Hinsdale to develop a parking strategies study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 25, 2013
Talk of RTA, CMAP merger draws mixed reviews by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
The article covers proposed legislation on merging CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority.

February 21, 2013
Planners complete study on Algonquin by Joseph Bustos
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the development of a downtown plan for the Village of Algonquin. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 21, 2013
Niles Environmental Plan Moves Ahead by Pam DeFiglio
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 20, 2013
Tollway awards contract to study Highway 53 extension proposal by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation , LTA
The article covers the Illinois Tollway awarding a $4 million contract to plan for the IL 53 north extension and IL 120 bypass. In support of the project, the CMAP LTA program is helping affected communities to plan for land use in the corridor.

February 20, 2013
How much would you pay in tolls on Route 53 extension? Tollway wants to know by Marni Pyke
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers the Illinois Tollway awarding a $4 million contract to plan for the IL 53 north extension and IL 120 bypass. In support of the project, the CMAP LTA program is helping affected communities to plan for land use in the corridor.

February 20, 2013
Niles continues moving forward with its environmental sustainability by Alex V. Hernandez
Published by The Bugle
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 18, 2013
Bill would merge transportation, planning agencies by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers proposed legislation on merging CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority.

February 18, 2013
Niles aims to up recycling, cut driving by Tracey Gruen
Published by Chicago Sun Times
TOPICS: Sustainability, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the draft Niles Environmental Action Plan at a public hearing and quotes CMAP’s Kristin Ihnchak. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

February 17, 2013
Arlington Heights board to hear housing plan by Melissa Silverberg
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The article covers the presentation of the housing policy plan developed for the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows) to the Arlington Heights Village Board.  The project was developed through the Homes for a Changing Region program.

January 30, 2013
Energy-efficiency program explained in Plainfield by Madhu Mayer
Published by The Herald-News
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers Energy Impact Illinois  community meetings and rebates program to improve the comfort of the home and quotes CMAP’s Randy Blankenhorn.

January 29, 2013
Stimulus dollars insulate Chicago homes by Chris Bentley
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers Energy Impact Illinois rebates program to improve the comfort of the home.

January 25, 2013
Editorial: Giving the discussion on suburban housing a new shape by The Daily Herald Editorial Board
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The Daily Herald editorial board expresses support for the Homes for Changing Region report for the Northwest Housing Collaborative.

January 25, 2013
There’s a Planning App for That by Jennifer Evans-Cowley
Published by Planetizen
TOPICS: Data
The opinion post mentions MetroPulse iPhone App, which allows users to view indicator data about the region's counties, municipalities, and Chicago community areas. 

January 20, 2013
Vision for Lakemoor finally set for a vote by Emily K. Coleman
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Lakemoor. The project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

December 14, 2012
Red Gate Bridge set to open in St. Charles by Ashley Rhodebeck
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article previews the opening of the Red Gate Bridge for vehicular traffic in St. Charles. The project is partially funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

December 13, 2012
Suburbs collaborate to rehab abandoned and foreclosed housing by Art Golab
Published by Chicago Sun-Times
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
The article describes the housing collaboratives formed in western and southern Cook County to address long-term housing needs. These collaboratives have participated in the Homes for a Changing Region program led by CMAP, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and Metropolitan Planning Council through the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

December 13, 2012
Plainfield looks to future transportation needs by Madhu Mayer
Published by Naperville Sun
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the development of an updated transportation plan for the Village of Plainfield. This project is funded through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.  The article also appeared in the Herald-News.

December 13, 2012
CMAP Approves $3.1M For Higgins Busse Woods Bike Bridge
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPIC: CMAQ, Transportation
The article describes a new bicycle bridge project in Elk Grove. The project is partially funded through the CMAQ program.

December 12, 2012
Curving the cost of traffic: congestion pricing by Sonali Basak
Published by Road Pricing
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The blog post covers CMAP's congestion pricing campaign to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times on five projects of the Illinois Tollway and Illinois Department of Transportation, as described at www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

December 11, 2012
Algonquin chooses design for pedestrian bridge by Lenore T. Adkins
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article covers a new pedestrian bridge in Algonquin. The project is partially funded through the CMAQ program.

December 11, 2012
What the Food System Needs Now Is More Infrastructure by Adrien Schless-Meier
Published by Civil Eats
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA
The article covers efforts to support sustainable local food systems in northeastern Illinois, including CMAP’s work with Lake County through the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The article quotes CMAP's Jason Navota.

December 6, 2012
Residents Like Niles' Plan To Go Green by Pam DeFiglio
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Sustainability
The article covers the open house held for the Niles Environmental Action Plan. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

December 5, 2012
Round Lake Heights Seeks A Downtown Identity by Gene Carey
Published by Round Lake Area News
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The article describes the public meeting for creation of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Round Lake Heights. The project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 19, 2010
No Small Plans:  Celebrating GO TO 2040, Chicago's first major regional blueprint since Burnham
Published by:  Newcity
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event. The article quotes CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills. 

Chicago is what happens when you're busy making plans by Ben Schulman
Published by:  Gapers Block
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.

Chicago takes a well-planned step into the future by Kathleen Woodruff
Published by:  Transportation for America
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.  The article quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn. 

Stimulus money to fund Hickory Creek cleanup by Jeff Borgardt
Published by:  Trib Local - New Lenox
Topic:  Water
CMAP's Jesse Elam is quoted in this article about a project to clean up Hickory Creek to preserve aquatic life and safety of the creak for swimming and recreational activities. 

October 18, 2010
Nice to know our region has a plan by Esther Cepeda
Published by:  Chicago Sun-Times
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This opinion piece is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.

HUD awards $100 million in grants for sustainable communities by Eric Jaffe
Published by:  The Infrastructurist
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
This article is about the $4.25 million grant awarded to CMAP through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant program
 

October 17, 2010
Mike Nowak Show Interview
Published by:  WCPT Radio
Topic:  GO TO 2040
CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn was interviewed on the Mike Nowak Show discussing GO TO 2040 and the launch event.  Nowak also wrote about the GO TO 2040 October 13 launch event on his blog.  Nowak's full October 17 show is also available online.  

October 14, 2010
Durbin announces $4.25 million federal grant for Chicago-area regional plan by Blair Kamin
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
This article is about the $4.25 million grant awarded to CMAP through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant program.  The grant will be used to implement GO TO 2040.

Development plan approved for DuPage and six other Illinois counties by Frank Medina
Published by:  Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Patch
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.   The article quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.  This article was also republished on the Elmhurst Patch website. 

HUD announces winners of $100M in sustainability grants by Tanya Snyder
Published by:  DC.StreetsBlog.org
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
This article is about the $4.25 million grant awarded to CMAP through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant program.  The grant will be used to implement GO TO 2040.

Durbin announces $4.25 million in funding for GO TO 2040 sustainable community planning initiative
Published by:  eNews Park Forest
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
This article is about Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin's announcement of the $4.25 million grant awarded to CMAP through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant program.  The grant will be used to implement GO TO 2040.

Construction begins for the Yellow Line Oakton Street Station by Janelle Silva
Published by:  Trib Local - Skokie
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the construction of the CTA Yellow Line Oakton Street Station, and includes a quote from Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen thanking CMAP and other agency's for their help in preserving the project. 
 

October 13, 2010
GO TO 2040 on Chicago Tonight by Geoffrey Baer
Published by:  WTTW
Topic: GO TO 2040
WTTW's Geoffrey Baer moderated a panel at CMAP's GO TO 2040 launch event and did a piece on the plan and event for the program Chicago Tonight.

Watch the full episode. See more Chicago Tonight.

The next decade in Chicago:  What's in store?
Published by:  ABC 7 Chicago
Topic:  GO TO 2040
CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn was interviewed on ABC 7's morning show before the GO TO 2040 launch event to discuss the plan. 

A look inside Chicagoland's new regional plan by Eight Forty-Eight
Published by:  Chicago Public Radio
Topic:  GO TO 2040
CMAP executive director was interviewed on Chicago Public Radio's radio magazine program Eight Forty-Eight about GO TO 2040 on the morning of the plan's launch. 

Regional leaders unveil vision for Chicago by Alex Keefe
Published by:  Chicago Public Radio
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This segment is about the GO TO 2040 launch event.  The piece quotes CMAP MPO Policy Committee Chairman Gary Hannig, who is the Illinois Department of Transportation secretary.  Permanent audio coming soon, but can currently be found online here.

Plan aims to make Chicago life better by Mike Krauser
Published by:  CBS Chicago - Newsradio 780
Topic:  GO TO 2040 
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.   The article quotes CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills.  Permanent audio of Krauser's segment is coming soon, but can be found online here.

Comprehensive plan for Chicago region put in motion by Matt Baker
Published by:  Sustainable Chicago
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about the launch of the GO TO 2040 plan and quotes CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills, as well as CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn. 

Comprehensive plan for Chicago region put in motion
Published by:  Index Publishing Corporation
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.  The article quotes CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills and CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn. 

Regional planners unveil vision for Chicago area in 2040 by Blair Kamin
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  GO TO 2040 
This article is about GO TO 2040 and the October 13 launch event.  This piece quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.  A shorter version of this article, by Blair Kamin and Richard Wronski, was published earlier in the day by Chicago Breaking News.

October 12, 2010
Randy Blankenhorn Interview for Small Business Week by Lisa Leiter
Published by:  Crain's Chicago Business
Topic:  Economic - workforce development, GO TO 2040 
Lisa Leiter interviewed CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn about the future of small businesses in the region, as well as GO TO 2040. View the video below.
 

June 17, 2012
Arlington Hts. continues suburb talks on future housing by Deborah Donovan
Published: Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers the Village of Arlington Heights public meeting for the Homes for a Changing Region report.  Arlington Heights is one of the five communities involved in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative, which is the focus of this Homes report. This project is part of CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

June 14, 2012
Charting the course for Elburn by Lynn Meredith
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers the update of the Village of Elburn’s comprehensive plan, a project funded by a $100,000 grant through our LTA program.

June 14, 2012
How Do You Want Arlington Heights To Look? by Quincy Hodges
Published: Patch
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
This Arlington Heights Patch.com article covers the Village of Arlington Heights public meeting for Homes for a Changing Region, one of the five communities involved in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. This is part of CMAP’s LTA program.

June 13, 2012
Arlington Heights Northwest Cook County Public Workshop Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)Workshop Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Published by The Arlington Cardinal
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers the Village of Arlington Heights public meeting for Homes for a Changing Region, one of the five communities involved in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. This is part of CMAP’s LTA program.

June 11, 2012
Northwest suburbs team up to examine their housing markets’ futureby Steve Zalusky
Published by: Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers public workshops for the five communities involved in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative as part of Homes for a Changing Region. This is part of CMAP’s LTA program.

May 18, 2012
Monday last chance to chime in on Campton Hills plan by Harry Hitzeman
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
The article covers the open house for the draft comprehensive plan for the Village of Campton Hills, a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program project, and quotes CMAP’s Jason Navota.

May 17, 2012
Open house for Village plan set in Campton Hills by Ashley Rhodebeck
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the open house for the draft comprehensive plan for the Village of Campton Hills, a LTA project, and quotes CMAP’s Jason Navota.

May 14, 2012
Measuring innovation to identify challenges and opportunities
Published by Daily Herald Business Ledger
TOPICS: Livability, Data
This CMAP-submitted article focused on the innovation metrics examined in the Illinois Innovation Index.

May 9, 2012
Launch Niles Green Plan by Tom Robb
Published by Journal Online
TOPICS: LTA, Livability
The article covers the development of an environmental sustainability plan for the Village of Niles based on recommendations from the Village’s 2030 comprehensive plan. The environmental sustainability is project in CMAP’s LTA program.

May 9, 2012
Joint Water Table Looks at City’s Water Supply by Matt Simonett
Published by Evanston Roundtable
TOPICS: LTA, Water
The article covers the development of a water efficiency plan for the City of Evanston, an LTA project, and quotes CMAP’s Amy Talbot.

May 9, 2012
Village Leaders, Citizens to Consider Future Housing Needs by Cristel Mohrman
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
This Buffalo Grove Patch article covers the Village of Buffalo Grove public meeting for Homes for a Changing Region, one of the five communities involved in the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. This is part of CMAP’s LTA program.

May 9, 2012
Planning for livability with CMAP Local Technical Assistance Program by Erin Aleman
Published by The Connector
TOPICS: LTA, Livability
This blog post was written by CMAP’s Erin Aleman and covers the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program and the inaugural LTA Ideas Exchange event.

May 9, 2012
The State of American Infrastructure by Rachel Maccleery
Published by the Atlantic Cities
TOPICS: Water, Land use
This article how metropolitan areas address infrastructure, citing Water 2050 as an example of using land use strategies to preserve water supplies.

May 7, 2012
Report may pave the way for new ‘parkway’ in Lake County by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation, GO TO 2040
This article covers upcoming Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council draft report on the extension of IL Route 53 north through Central Lake County and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.

February 17, 2012
Orland Park praised for its water conservation efforts by Dennis Sullivan
Published by TribLocal
TOPICS: LTA, Water
This Orland Park TribLocal article covers the development of water conservation code for Orland Park, a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program project. The article quotes CMAP staff Hala Ahmed.


February 16, 2012
Chicago tumbles as R&D capital by John Pletz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Innovation
This article covers the February Illinois Innovation Index examining private research and development (R&D) spending in the state.

Februrary 15, 2012
A New Focus on Sustainable Regions by Carissa Schively Slotterback
Published by APA Sustaining Places
TOPICS: Data
This blog post highlights how MetroPulse will be used in a regional planning case study in a series of best practices case studies.

February 14, 2012
Riverside gives downtown planning another go by Bob Uphues
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
TOPICS: LTA
This article covers the kickoff of the development of a central business district plan, an LTA project. The article quotes CMAP staff Trevor Dick.

February 8, 2012
A guide to digging our way out by Southtown Star Editorial Board
Published by Southtown Star
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
This editorial offers support for the “Homes for a Changing Region” report for South Cook communities. The report is part of the LTA program. 

December 22, 2011
Watershed protection plan nears completion by Lawrence Synett
Published by: TribLocal
TOPICS: Water
This article in the Crystal Lake TribLocal covers the completion of the Silver Creek and Sleepy Hollow Creek Watershed and quotes CMAP staff Tim Loftus.

December 20, 2011
CMAP Director Sees Evanston's Future Tied To Regional Plans
Published by: Evanston Roundtable
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
This article covers CMAP’s Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn’s talk about GO TO 2040 before Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse chapter.

December 19, 2011
Illinois schools snare most R&D investment in the Midwest by John Pletz
Published by: Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Economy, Innovation
This article covers Illinois universities are among the Midwest’s top recipients of research dollars. The fourth edition of the Illinois Innovation Index newsletter had described how research and development (R&D) funding for private and public organizations in Illinois can drive innovation.


December 14, 2011
Village Gets $60K Grant to Study Route 30 Improvements by Michael Sewall
TOPICS: Economic – workforce development , Land use, LTA
This New Lenox Patch article covers how New Lennox approved the agreement to accept the $60,000 Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program grant to help the Village plan for Route 30 corridor.

December 9, 2011
Winners and losers in the money-go-round by Mary Ellen Podmolik
Published by: Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Housing, LTA, Transit-oriented development
The article covers theWest Cook County Housing Collaborative receipt of the $2.9 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Challenge grant and a $4.2 million Disaster Recovery (“IKE”) grant. The article quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn and highlights work in CMAP’s LTA program, funded by an HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative grant.

December 9, 2011
Fun with energy efficiency! (No really. I promise) by Sarah Laskow
Published by: Grist
TOPIC: Energy
This article covers the Energy Bills campaign promoting Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) tools, such as MyHomeEQ.

November 19, 2011
New St. Charles’ bridge completes first construction phase by James Fuller
Published by: Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation, CMAQ
The article covers the completion of the first construction phase of the new St. Charles bridge, a project that received $1.9 million through the FY2012-16 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement program.

November 17, 2011
Illinois lags nation in job creation for business, financial sectors by Wailin Wong
Published by: Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Innovation, Data, Economy
The article covers Illinois job creation data mentioned in the November edition of the Illinois Innovation Index and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn. The article was also posted on WGN-TV’s website.

November 16, 2011
Going Green Made Easier by Dennis Rodkin
Published by: Chicago Magazine
TOPIC: Energy
The article covers the launch of MyHomeEQ, an Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) program, and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.

November 15, 2011
Wheeling works to be more bike- and pedestrian-friendly by Melissa Silverberg
Published by: Daily Herald
TOPICS: Transportation, LTA
This article covers the Village of Wheeling launch of work on a proposed bike and pedestrian plan, a project supported by a grant from the joint CMAP/RTA Community Planning Program.

November 16, 2011
Creating new designs for Carpentersville, IL by Heather Smith
Published by: Congress for the New Urbanism
TOPICS: GO TO 2040, Transportation, LTA
This article covers the planning charette CMAP hosted in Carpentersville to develop designs and thoughts on the village downtown.

November 14, 2011
Campton Hills plan to avoid ‘piecemeal’ development by Harry Hitzeman
Published by: Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, GO TO 2040
The article covers the LTA project for the development of a comprehensive plan in Campton Hills and quotes CMAP staff Jason Navota.

November 8, 2011
Suburban Housing Collaboratives: a case for interjurisdictional collaboration
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPIC: Housing, LTA
The post covers the November 2011 edition of ProfitWise News and Views highlighting the suburban housing collaboratives in the Homes for a Changing Region LTA program.  It includes a foreword by CMAP executive director Randy Blankehorn, the Metropolitan Planning Council president, and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus executive director.

November 30, 2011
Park Forest explores sustainability with CMAP, and you can contribute
Published by: eNews Park Forest
TOPICS: GO TO 2040, Sustainability, LTA
This article covers a public meeting for the development for the Park Forest sustainability plan, an LTA project.

November 25, 2011
Lakemoor gets help with future vision by Mick Zawislak
Published by: Daily Herald
TOPICS: LTA, GO TO 2040
The article is about the upcoming planning efforts for the development of the Village of Lakemoor comprehensive plan, an LTA project.  The article quotes CMAP staff Jason Navota.

November 22, 2011
West Cook County Housing Collaborative receives $3 million HUD grant
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Housing, GO TO 2040, LTA
This post covers the West Cook County Housing Collaborative receipt of the $2.9 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Challenge grant and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn. Read the December 3 press release on the receipt of this grant and the $4.2 million Disaster Recovery (“IKE”) grant. It highlights work in CMAP’s LTA program, funded by an HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative grant.

November 22, 2011
Multi-town collaboration is now an imperative by Dominic Tocci
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Housing, LTA
This post covers the importance of interjurisdictional coordination and ongoing efforts in the region, including Homes for a Changing Region, an LTA project.

December 7, 2010
Helping cities make most of scant resources by Esther J. Cepeda
Published by:  Chicago Sun-Times
Topics:  GO TO 2040, Housing, Land Use, Transit-oriented development, Transportation
This article is about CMAP's new local technical assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to facilitate implementation of principles detailed in the GO TO 2040 plan. 

December 2010
GO TO 2040:  A Pivotal Moment for Metropolitan Chicago by Mayor Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills and Randy Blankenhorn
Published by:  Illinois Municipal Review
Topics: GO TO 2040
GO TO 2040 made the cover of the Illinois Municipal League's (IML) monthly magazine with an article written by CMAP Board Chairman Mayor Gerald Bennett and executive director Randy Blankenhorn.  The article was also reprinted on IML's website.

January 26, 2011
Open Government at Its Best: Metro Chicago's MetroPulse
Published by: Information Builders
Topic: Data, GO TO 2040
This article is a press release on MetroPulse. It was also released on MSNBC.com, Live-PR.com, Newsblaze, and PR Inside.

January 20, 2011
Buffalo Grove works to slow foreclosures by Steve Zalusky
Published by: The Daily Herald
Topic:  Housing
This article covers the regional proposal to tackle housing foreclosures by the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. The Collaborative is project of the Metropolitan Planning Council, a partner with CMAP in Homes for a Changing Region Program.

January 19, 2011
Betting the farm by Harrison Smith
Published by: Chicago Weekly
Topic: Local Food, GO TO 2040
This article is about the rise in local food and mentions GO TO 2040’s chapter on “Promote Sustainable Local Food.”

January 19, 2011
Carpentersville grants would bolster downtown, fight disasters, bugs by Jacob Huwirth
Published by: The Courier News
Topic: LTA
This article is about the Village of Carpentersville application for CMAP Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Program.

January 19, 2011
New employer incentives available to help workers 'go green' by Robin Synderman
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPIC: Transportation
This post covers the MPC, along with partners in CMAP and other stakeholders, advancing a ‘green’ commuters option.

January 19, 2011
Urban Ag Zoning Change Debate by Lindsay Banks
Published by: The Local Beet Chicago Edition
Topic: Local Food
This article was written by CMAP staff Lindsay Banks and explores whether Chicago’s future includes urban agriculture.

January 18, 2011
Riverside’s Gorman named to planning agency by Bob Uphues
Published by: Riverside/Brookfield Landmark
Topic: CMAP Board
The article covers Riverside Village President Michael Gorman’s appointment to CMAP’s Board.

February 7, 2011
Crain's Special Report: The graying of Chicago by John Pletz
Published by: Crains Business Chicago
TOPIC: Livability, Economy
This special report examines the impact of baby boomers’ retirement and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn. He is also quoted in WBBM CBS Chicago’s Baby Boomer Retirement to Alter Local Economy.

February 6, 2011
Metra's Alex Clifford: 'We want to lead by example'
Published by: The Chicago Tribune
Topic: Transportation
This article features a Q&A with Metra’s Executive Director Alex Clifford and mentions GO TO 2040 as an example of strategic planning.

February 1, 2011
China shows way to economic growth by Esther Cepeda
Published by: Chicago Sun-Times
TOPIC: GO TO 2040
This op-ed compares Shangai’s growth to Chicago’s and mentions GO TO 2040 as one of the ways to match that success.

January 28, 2011
Chicago ranked the most road congested city by Jaydine Sayer
Published by Chicago Loopster
Topic: GO TO 2040, Transportation
This article covers Chicago’s ranking as the area with the most congested roadways in the 2010 Urban Mobility Report and mentions GO TO 2040 as one of the ways Chicagoland is addressing the issue.

January 28, 2011
Morton Grove Sees Future with CMAP by Carrie Porter
Published by: Patch.com (Morton Grove)
Topic: LTA, GO TO 2040
This article covers Morton Grove’s submission to CMAP’s LTA 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.

April 2, 2010
A Vision for Detroit by Brendan Crain
Published by:  Next American City
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article discusses the future of urban planning in Detroit, and points to CMAP's work on GO TO 2040 as an inspiration to follow.

IAPMO Green Code helps define sustainable building practices in Georgia, Chicago
Published by:  Plumbing Engineer
Topic:  Water
This article mentions CMAP's release of the 2010 Model Water Conservation Ordinance. 

April 1, 2010
Guest column:  Protecting water resources vital to county's future by Cassandra McKinney
Published by:  Northwest Herald
Topic:  Water
This column discusses the important of conserving water in McHenry County and includes demographic projects from CMAP.

April 2010
Bursting the water bubble by Jessica Pupovac
Published by:  Mindful Metropolis
Topic:  Water
This article is about water supply in the region and mentions the Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan.  This article was also reprinted in the Great Lakes Echo.

March 31, 2010
Greentown:  Sustainability for future generations by Candace Roulo
Published by:  Contractor Magazine
Topic:  Water
This article is about Greentown Lake County, an event to discuss existing and future sustainable initiatives in green building and design, water conservation, and alternative energy with government officials.  CMAP's Amy Talbot presented at the event and is mentioned in the article.

March 30, 2010
Officials discuss transportation improvements by Tony A. Solano
Published by:  Barrington Courier-Review
Topic:  Transportation
This article reports on USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood's visit to Barrington on March 29, 2010.  Congresswoman Melissa Bean hosted a meeting with LaHood to discuss regional transportation projects, which was attended by CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn, as well as representatives from IDOT, Lake and McHenry Counties, Metra, and Pace.

March 28, 2010
IDOT road work kicks into gear Thursday by Marni Pyke
Published by:  The Daily-Herald
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the start of the construction season in northeastern Illinois and quotes CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn.

March 24, 2010
Feds begin redefining 'affordable housing' to include transportation costs by Elana Schor
Published by:  DC.Streets.Blog.org
Topic:  Housing, Transportation
This article is about the Housing and Affordability Index, developed by the Center for Neighborhood Technology, which takes into account both housing and transportation prices in determining the cost of living.  CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn is quoted discussing how the new index can help planners in Northeastern Illinois make decisions on how to allocate funding for transportation projects.  This article was also published on Zikkir, a blog which aggregates the day's top 100 stories. 

May 13, 2010
When counties don't stop governing at the border by James Warren
Published by:  Bloomberg Businessweek
Topic:  Housing
This article is about the benefits and impediments related to regional collaboration here and elsewhere in the U.S.  CMAP's Lee Deuben is quoted discussing CMAP's Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP) application.

May 12, 2010
Group looking three decades down the road by Susan Frick Carlman
Published by:  Naperville Sun
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about GO TO 2040 and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn about a presentation on the plan he gave to the DuPage County Board.

May 6, 2010
Suburbs unite in quest for federal housing aid, but are shut out by Juan-Pablo Velez
Published by:  The New York Times
Topic:  Housing
This article is about NSP funding allocations in northeastern Illinois, and what suburban communities are doing to fight foreclosures after not receiving NSP funds.  CMAP's Lee Deuben is quoted in the article.  The Chicago News Cooperative also ran this story on their website.