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.

October 29, 2012
Letting drivers pay to avoid expressway delays
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The Chicago Tribune editorial page expresses support for CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 29, 2012
Elmhurst Alderman Spreads the Word About Energy Efficiency Program, Rebates for Homeowners by Karen Chadra
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Energy
The article describes a "house party" held by Elmhurst’s 1st Ward Alderman Diane Gutenkauf to promote Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) rebates of up to $1,750 (an estimated 70-percent cost savings) for upgrades residents can make to improve the quality of their homes.

October 28, 2012
Energy Impact Illinois touts rebate program for homeowners by Mike Danahey
Published by Elgin Courier-News
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers how Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) is offering up to $1,750 in rebates for upgrades to the home.

October 25, 2012
Putting our toolbox to work in a tough economy with congestion pricing by Mary Sue Barrett
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
Metropolitan Planning Council’s President MarySue Barrett’s blog post expresses support for CMAP's congestion pricing initiative (www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing) and explores congestion pricing and innovative financing mechanisms, as advocated by MPC in a 2010 series of case studies, The Road Less Traveled: Exploring Congestion Pricing in Chicago. 

October 24, 2012
Berwyn comprehensive plan completed, Cicero’s underway by Brett Schweinberg
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the adoption of comprehensive plan for the City of Berwyn and the update of the City of Cicero comprehensive plan. Both projects are through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

October 21, 2012
Poll: Should Congestion Fees be Charged to Reduce Traffic? by Brian Slupski
Published by Patch.com
The article covers CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 17, 2012
Patch Flash: CMAP Pushes for Pricier Tolls, Faster Commute by Claudia Lenart
Published Patch.com
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 17, 2012
Will Chicago Back Congestion-Pricing Plans? by Jonathan Netter
Published by Planetizen
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This post covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.

March 19, 2012
Chicago lags smaller metro areas in patent output by John Pletz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Innovation
This article covers the March Innovation Indexthat examines data on the patent output of the region.

March 16, 2012
Energy Impact Illinois offers home performance rebate for Rockford homeowners by Ryan Sweikert
Published by Rockford Register Star
TOPICS: EI2, Energy
This article covers a rebate offered for Rockford homeowners through Energy Impact Illinois (EI2).  The rebate was also covered in the March 14 to 20 issue of Rock River Times and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.

March 12, 2012
One Region, Two Plans? How Chicagoland can take economic flight? By Paula Worthington
Published by Chicago Policy Review
TOPICS: Economic-workforce development, Innovation, Transportation
This post offers the author’s opinion and evaluation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation  and Development (OECD) Territorial Review and points to CMAP and the metropolitan planning organizations of northwest Indiana and southwest Wisconsin “to lead the resources and energies of stakeholders in the Chicago tri-state region.”

March 11, 2012
Is a Reinvention on the Horizon for Joliet? By Bob Okon
Published by Joliet Herald-News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
This article covers development projects in Joliet including the redevelopment of the Joliet Correctional Center, an LTA project, and quotes CMAP’s Pete Saunders.

March 10, 2012
Report: Make Illinois, neighboring states an economic driver for world by Anna Marie Kukec
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Economic-workforce development, Innovation, Transportation
The article covers the release of the OECD Territorial Review that assessed the tri-state mega region of  northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin.

March 9, 2012
Report urges overhaul of Chicago area economy by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Economic-workforce development, Innovation, Transportation
The article covers the release of the OECD Territorial Review that assessed the tri-state mega region of  northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin.

March 9, 2012
Study: Chicago area needs innovation to maintain competitive edge by Bowdeya Tweh
Published by Northwest Indiana Times
TOPICS: Economy-workforce development, Innovation, Transportation
This article covers the release of OECD Territorial Review that assessed the tri-state mega region of northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin.The study was organized by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and numerous other organizations, including CMAP. 

March 8, 2012
City officials reveal new concepts for Bloomingdale Trail by Blair Kamin
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation, Open Space
This article covers the City of Chicago’s release of new concepts for the proposed Bloomingdale Trail, a project that will receive funds through the FY2012-16 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

March 5, 2012
Going with the Traffic Flow by Stephanie Lulay
Published by Beacon News
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
This article covers traffic control upgrades in the City of Aurora, projects funded through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

February 27, 2012
Lake County Survey Seeks Clearer Picture of Pace Bus Use by Amy Alderman
Published by TribLocal
TOPICS: Transportation
This Libertyville TribLocal article covers information gathering for an area bus routes study partially- funded by CMAP’s Unified Work Program grant of $350,000.

February 22, 2012
New program promotes energy efficiency by Tom Decker
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: EI2, Energy
This blog posts describes the Employer Assisted Housing Retrofit program (EAH-R), an program through Energy Impact Illinois (EI2). On March 8, WREX-13 also wrote about the rebate program on their website.

February 20, 2012
Orland Park seeks water conservation input by Mike Nolan
Published by Southtown Star
TOPICS: LTA, Water
This article covers the development of a water conservation code for Orland Park through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

January 26, 2012
Fairmont community holds public meeting about long-term plans by Mary Owen
Published by TribLocal
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use
This Joliet TribLocal article covers the presentation of the draft Fairmont neighborhood plan, a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program project.  The article quotes CMAP staff Trevor Dick.

January 24, 2012
Why did the LED Light Bulb Cross the Road by Roland Risser
Published by Energy.gov
TOPICS: Energy, EI2
This blog post highlights Energy Impact Illinois “The Energy Bills” campaign, a series of webisodes offering an informative yet entertaining look at how residents of northeastern Illinois can save energy and money by improving their home’s efficiency.

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.

May 25, 2011
Regional planning key to green future by Frank Aberholden
Published by: Lake County News-Sun
TOPICS: GO TO 2040, Sustainability
The article covers the County Green conference and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankehorn, who was the conference’s keynote speaker. The event was also covered on Patch.com "What will 2040 look like?" in Bali, Buffalo Grove, Cary, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Grayslake,  Lake Zurich, Lemont, Mokena, and Niles.

May 24, 2011
Chamber leads effort in launching groundbreaking economic study
Published by: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
TOPIC: Economy
This announcement covers the partnership formed between the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, CMAP, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to conduct an economic analysis of the Tri-State Chicago Metropolitan Region.

May 24, 2011
Expanding employer-assisted housing through energy efficiency retrofits by Lilie Sellers, Breann Gala
Published by: Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPIC: Energy, EI2
This post covers how Energy Impact Illinois is supporting employer-assisted housing programs will be able to expand to assist with making homes more energy efficient.

June 29, 2010
Aurora residents talk about future by Justin Kmitch
Published by:  Daily Herald
Topic:  Land Use
This article is about a series of three meetings being hosted by CMAP and the Metropolitan Planning Council to decide how federal block grant money will be spent on the near East Side of Aurora.

June 23, 2010
Giannoulias, Kirk, Jones share plans for improving metro Chicago's economy, infrastructure and communities at MPC annual luncheon
Published by:  Chicago Agent Magazine
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about a debate between Illinois' U.S. Senate candidates at the Metropolitan Planning Council's annual luncheon.  Candidates were asked about the direction of federal funds for regional planning organizations, like CMAP.

Report tracks stimulus money in Chicago area by Ashley Gross
Published by:  Chicago Public Radio
Topic:  Economic - workforce development, Energy, Transportation
This article is about a report published by the Regional ARRA Coordinating Council, which CMAP helps lead, evaluating the progress of stimulus programs in northeastern Illinois.

June 17, 2010
Future leaders starting to plan by Angela D. Sykora
Published by:  Grayslake Review
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about CMAP's high school program Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) and Lake County participant Ana Yoder, as well as GO TO 2040.    

May 3, 2010
Bus rapid transit awaits funding by Jon Hilkevitch
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the future of bus rapid transit in the region and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.  This article was originally printed on the Chicago Tribune's Breaking News Center website on May 2, and was also reprinted on the website of WGN Radio 720.

Will Board backs Illiana expressway
Published by:  Morris Daily Herald
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Transportation
The Will County Board requested CMAP include the Illiana Expressway project on its GO TO 2040 list of major capital projects.

April 27, 2010
Chicago Numbers:  Happy, flex-y workers by Matt Carmichael
Published by:  Crain’s Chicago Business
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the tweeting CMAP did on Earth Day about transportation statistics.

April 25, 2010
How much do you know about transportation? by James Warren
Published by:  The New York Times
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the first-of-its kind Earth Day XL Transportation Summit.  Participants included CMAP Board chairman Gerald Bennett and executive director Randy Blankenhorn.  The article includes transportation statistics provided by CMAP for the event.  The article was reprinted on the websites of The New York Times and Chicago News Cooperative.

April 23, 2010
Durbin spars with House over Illinois’ highway funding stake by Paul Merrion
Published by:  Crain’s Chicago Business
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about federal highway funding for Illinois, and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.

Pick one:  Widened Eisenhower or extended blue line by Bob Roberts
Published by:  CBS2 Chicago
Topic:  Transportation
Oak Park residents and planners debated transportation projects at a meeting hosted by the South East Oak Park Community Organization.  The article mentions GO TO 2040, which will include a list of major capital projects.

Chicago transit, roadway leaders create shared vision by Paula Widholm
Published by:  Midwest Construction
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Transportation
This article is about the Earth Day XL Transportation Summit. 

April 22, 2010
$25M boost for business, home energy efficiency by Stefano Esposito
Published by:  Chicago Sun-Times
Topic:  Energy
This article is about the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois.  CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is quoted in the article.

Saving energy at home could get easier with new grant program by Marni Pyke
Published by:  The Daily Herald
Topic:  Energy
This article is about the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois.  CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is quoted in the article.

Regional transit officials hold Earth Day summit by Travis Truitt
Published by:  Chicago Public Radio
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the Earth Day XL Transportation Summit and quotes CMAP Board chairman Gerald Bennett.

Chicago area lands energy-efficiency cash by Associated Press
Published by:  ABC Channel 20, Chicago Tribune, Fox2 Now St. Louis, Fox Chicago News, Northwest Herald, Northwest Indiana Times, Pantagraph.com, WBBM News Radio 780, WJBD Radio, WQAD.com,
Topic:  Energy
This article was written by the AP and reprinted in a range of publications regarding the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois.

April 21, 2010
Chicago area gets $25M grant for green buildings by Paul Merrion
Published by:  Crain’s Chicago Business
Topic:  Energy
This article is about the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois.  CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is quoted in the article.

Homeowners to get funds for energy efficiency by Kiah Haslett
Published by:  Chicago Tribune – Chicago Breaking Business
Topic:  Energy
This article is about the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois.  CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is quoted in the article.

Senator Roland Burris announces Recovery Act funding to Chicago for energy efficiency building retrofits
Published by:  Real Estate Rama Illinois
Topic:  Energy
This article is about the $25 million grant awarded to CMAP, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the City of Rockford, with support from suburban and regional stakeholders, to transform the market for carrying out energy-efficient retrofits to commercial and residential buildings in northeastern Illinois. 

Water supply strategy:  Task force studies ways to prevent shortages by Jim Newton
Published by:  Lake County News-Sun
Topic:  Water
This article is about the Lake County Board’s adoption of the Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan, and quotes Regional Water Supply Planning Group chair Bonnie Thomson Carter.

New tollway head reaches out to community to set agenda by Marni Pyke
Published by:  The Daily Herald
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the new transition team for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, of which CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is a member.

Planet protectors:  Students get schooled about going green by Lynda Lopez
Published by:  The Mash, a teen publication of the Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Energy
Lynda Lopez, an alumni of CMAP's Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program for high school students, wrote this article about local high school teens and their work to "go green."  Another FLIP alumna, Marilyn Janisch, is quoted.

April 20, 2010
IEPA gives nod to new water plant by Marney Simon
Published by:  Braidwood Journal
Topic:  Water
A wastewater treatment plant in Braidwood, which CMAP supported early this year, received an initial thumbs up from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.