April 11, 2013
Have a Vision for Chinatown’s Future? Send a Postcard From 2040 by Tanveer Ali
Published by DNAinfo.com
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers the kickoff event for the development of the Chinatown Community Vision Plan. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

April 9, 2013
As costs rise, using less is goal of Oak Park’s water plan by Anna Lothson
Published by Wednesday Journal
TOPICS: Water, LTA
The article covers the Oak Park Village Board’s adoption of its water conservation and efficiency plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 5, 2013
Cook County releases agenda to promote economic growth
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Economic development, GO TO 2040
The article covers the release of Cook County’s Economic Growth Agenda and mention’s its alignment with GO TO 2040.

April 5, 2013
Village President Honored for 30 Years in Public Service by Steven Jack
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The article covers a ceremony in honor of Montgomery Village President Marilyn Michelini. President Michelini is a member of CMAP’s board.

April 3, 2013
Hinsdale studying downtown parking, again by Kimberly Fornek
Published by The Doings
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article covers the parking management study for the Village of Hinsdale. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 3, 2013
Elburn weighs financial hiring by Al Lagatolla
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article mentions the Village of Elburn board’s approval of its comprehensive land use plan. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 3, 2013
Glen Ellyn Preservationists Want Horse Trough to Stay Downtown by Quan Truong
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Land use, LTA
The article mentions the development of a downtown plan for the Village of Glen Ellyn. The project was developed through CMAP’s LTA program.

April 2013
Sustainable Prosperity by Michael Davidson
Published by American Planning Association
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The article by the American Planning Association featured CMAP for its National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency.

August 15, 2012
Tollway board agrees to help fund study of Highway 53 corridor by Rich Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers the Illinois Tollway Board approval of funding for a land-use plan to be conducted by CMAP and Lake County for the proposed IL 53 extension, which is one of GO TO 2040's major capital projects.  The article quotes CMAP's Matt Maloney.

August 14, 2012
Village officials to talk transportation with community by Sherri Dauskurdas
Published by The Enterprise
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers the update of the Village of Plainfield’s transportation plan. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

August 13, 2012
Water report: Sip, don’t gulp by Bill Smith
Published by Evanston Now
TOPICS: LTA, Water
The article covers the presentation of a new water conservation and efficiency plan to the City of Evanston alderman. This is a project through CMAP’s LTA program.

August 8, 2012
Understanding the connection between tax policy and economic development by Matt Maloney
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Economic development
This blog post written by CMAP’s Matt Maloney focuses on CMAP’s two-part series on how property tax classification can impede development and infill.

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.

May 31, 2012
$55,000 grant for Seven Generations Ahead by Bill Dwyer
Published by Oak Leaves
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers Seven Generations Ahead receipt of a grant from the Chicago Community Trust at the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Ideas Exchange event and quotes CMAP’s Bob Dean.

May 25, 2012
Seven Generations Ahead Lands Major Grant by Casey Cora
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA
The article covers Seven Generations Ahead receipt of a grant from the Chicago Community Trust at the LTA Ideas Exchange event.

May 25, 2012
Panel Recommends Mass Transit for rebuilt Addams Tollway by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation
The article covers advisory council recommendations to rebuild the I-90 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway to the Illinois Tollway board of directors and quotes CMAP’s Don Kopec. 

May 23, 2012
Experts: A Local Sustainable Food System is Worth Billions by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Local food
This article appeared on the Lake Zurich and Libertyville Patch websites and covers the development of a local food system in Lake County, an LTA project. CMAP’s Jason Navota is quoted. 

May 22, 2012
Elburn OKS Blackberry Creek watershed plan by Johnathan Blyk
Published by Kane County Chronicle
TOPICS: Water
The article covers the Village of Elburn’s adoption of the Blackberry Creek watershed plan, developed by The Conservation Foundation and CMAP.

April 4, 2012
Study Outlines Potential Upgrade Options for Lake Zurich Water Management Plans By Mitchell Armentrout
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: Water, LTA
The article covers the completion of the Lake Zurich water resources plan, developed by the Metropolitan Planning Council, in partnership with CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance program,  the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and the Illinois Indiana Sea Grant.

April 4, 2012
A More "Complete" Madison Street? By Casey Cora
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
This article covers about the Village of Oak Park’s plans to put Madison street on a "road diet" to reduce car traffic and add bike lanes. The project is partially funded by the CMAQ program.

March 31, 2012
Four roundabouts in planning stages in McHenry County by Chris Cashman
Published by Northwest Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article coversthe development of four roundabouts planned for McHenry County. The project is partially funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

March 31, 2012
With an eye on the future, Joliet looks at U.S. Steel, old prison development by Bob Okon
Published by Herald-News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
This article covers the LTA project that developed redevelopment recommendations for the former Joliet Correctional Center.

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.

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 3, 2011
Southland town backs Hickory Creek restoration plan by Susan Demar Lafferty
Published by: Southtown Star
TOPIC: Water
The article covers the development and completion of the Hickory Creek Watershed plan and quotes CMAP staff Jesse Elam.

November 3, 2011
Norridge workshop continues plan process by Deborah Bayliss
Published by: Norridge News
TOPICS: GO TO 2040, LTA
The article covers a public meeting for the development of the Village of Norridge comprehensive plan, an LTA project, and quotes CMAP Staff Trevor Dick.

November 2, 2011
Algonquin to reexamine downtown once bypass is completed by Jennifer Cremerius
Published by: Patch.com
TOPICS: Land use, LTA, Transportation
This Algonquin Patch article covers how Algonquin is receiving grant funds from CMAP’s LTA program to develop a downtown development comprehensive plan.

October 30, 2011
South suburb to serve as model for sustainable planning by Kathryn Ferrara
Published by:  Northwest Indiana Times
TOPICS: GO TO 2040, Land use
The article covers ongoing LTA projects, including Fairmont and Park Forest, and quotes CMAP staff Bob Dean and Jessica Simoncelli.

October 23, 2011
Sampler: A Look at Suburbanite Apps for Travel, Data and Commerce
Published by: Patch.com
TOPICS: Data
This Niles Patch column reviews the MetroPulse app that allows users to compare data sets on their iPhones.
 

April 11, 2011
Water Shortages Could Hit Lake County Hard in Future, Chief Planner Says by Ed Collins
Published by: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch
TOPICS: Water, Water 2050
The article discusses future water shortages and how Water 2050 is being used in the region to address water planning issues.

April 5, 2011
Community Conversation: Mass Transit  by James Jenega
Published by: Chicago Tribune
TOPIC: Transportation
The article relates a lunch conversation about transit-related ideas and CMAP senior planner Tom Murtha is quoted.

March 29, 2011
Park Junior High students 'sell' local foods by Jane Michaels
Published by: The Doings LaGrange
TOPICS: Local food, Education
The article discusses LaGrange students’ presentation on local food. CMAP senior planner and head of outreach Erin Aleman is quoted and she and the students’ teacher developed the lesson plan on the subject. Learn more by watching a video covering the event.

May 20, 2010
Liquid gold:  A long-declining region considers its most important asset by Charlotte Howard
Published by:  The Economist
Topic:  Water
This article is about water management in our region and discusses Water 2050:  Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan, quoting CMAP's Tim Loftus.

June 14, 2010
A glimpse into future Transportation by Jim Jaworski
Published by:  Trib Local - Oak Park/River Forest
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about the public comment period of GO TO 2040. 

June 10, 2010
Palatine Road expansion project to get underway by Kimberly Pohl
Published by:  Daily Herald
Topic:  Transportation
This article is about the expansion of Palatine Road in the City of Palatine, CMAP provided $1.5 million in funds for the project.

Survey shows Great Lakes trend of water rates that encourage conservation by Rachel Gleason
Published by:  Great Lakes Echo
Topic:  Water
This article is the first of a two part series on water in the Great Lakes region, which uses data from Water 2050:  Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply Plan.

Planning agency see Route 53 extension as a top priority over the next decades by John Roszkowski
Published by:  Grayslake Review
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Transportation
This article is about GO TO 2040 and quotes CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn and board vice chair Elliot Hartstein. 

June 9, 2010
Governors agree to partner on Illiana Expressway by Richard Wronski
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Transportation
This article details the partnership made between Illinois and Indiana governors on the proposed Illiana Expressway.  It includes CMAP's cost estimate for the project.   

July 13, 2010
To cut gridlock, drivers should pay for fast lane, new study says by Richard Wronski
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Transportation
This article is about the use of congestion pricing, which is recommended in the draft of GO TO 2040.  CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn is quoted in the article.

July 10, 2010
Jelke Creek Sanctuary gets back to nature by Gloria Carr
Published by:  The Courier-News
Topic:  Water
This article is about the Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary in Dundee Township, and cites data from a water study conducted by CMAP.

July 7, 2010
Ill. EPA delivers 'green' report to gov, lawmakers
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Water
This article is about a series of recommendations to protect the state's water resources from pollutants carried by stormwater, which were sent to the Governor and Illinois General Assembly.  CMAP contributed to the submitted reports.  This story was also reprinted by the Galesburg radio station WGIL.

Green infrastructure recommendations for Clean Water Act sent to governor, General Assembly leaders
Published by:  Aledo Times Record
Topic:  Water
This article is about a series of recommendations to protect the state's water resources from pollutants carried by stormwater, which were sent to the Governor and Illinois General Assembly.  CMAP contributed to the submitted reports. 

July 6, 2010
CMAP GO TO 2040 looks to communities for advice by Jennifer Rice
Published by:  Fox Valley Labor News
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about the summer outreach meetings for GO TO 2040 and includes information from the Kendall County meeting.

July 2, 2010
CMAP seeks public input by Kevin P. Craver
Published by:  Northwest Herald
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is about the summer outreach meetings for GO TO 2040 and includes information from the McHenry County meeting.

July 1, 2010
Imagining a new near East Side by Andrea Salles
Published by:  The Beacon-News
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.

September 21, 2010
Decision needed on water request by Editorial Board
Published by:  Daily Herald
Topic:  Water
This editorial is about the request from a group of Lake County communities to draw water from Lake Michigan.  The piece cites water demand projections from Water 2050, the northeastern Illinois water supply/demand plan published by CMAP.

September 11, 2010
Report:  Transit system needs overhaul by Richard Wronski
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  GO TO 2040, Transportation
This article is about a report published by Chicago Metropolis 2020, "Building Our Economy:  Transportation for a New Illinois."  The report proposes a new perspective on transportation -- to see it not as an end in itself but as a means to produce long term employment and economic expansion.  The article refers to similar recommendations made in GO TO 2040. 

September 10, 2010
Mayor's sphere of influence extends to surburbs by John Keilman
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
This article is about Mayor Richard Daley's work with the suburbs during his term as mayor.  The article quotes CMAP board chairman Gerald Bennett, mayor of Palos Hills; board member Al Larson, president of Schaumburg; and CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn.   

September 9, 2010
Study to evaluate ways to expand bus service in county by John Roszkowski
Published by:  Highland Park News
Topic:  Transportation
This article describes how the Lake County Division of Transportation teamed up with Pace suburban bus service on a study of fixed bus service in the county to improve and expand bus service.  The study was funded with a $350,000 grant from CMAP.

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.

January 11, 2010
Redrawing the American City by Laura Wright
Published on:   Mother Nature Network
Topic:  Land use, Transit-oriented development
This article, originally published in OnEarth magazine, focuses on future development and land use for the City of Chicago.  CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn is interviewed in the story. 

January 9, 2010
Protecting the Future of Chicagoland's Drinking Water by Steve Kellman
Published by:  Circle of Blue
Topic:  Water
This article describes the draft Regional Water Supply Plan being developed by CMAP with the Regional Water Supply Planning Group.  CMAP's Tim Loftus is interviewed in the story.

February 3, 2010
The Value of Water series by Jeff Long, Robert Channick, Gerry Smith
Published by:  Chicago Tribune
Topic:  Water
The Chicago Tribune published a general story on the unanimously approved Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan, with additional targeted stories in surburban editions:  Forest preserves run toilets on rainwater was published in the north edition;  Suburbs take action before wells run dry was published in the west edition;  and Saving water a tough sell in lakeside city was published in the Chicagoland edition.  All four stories are also available in one package.  Quoted in the stories are CMAP's Tim Loftus and chair of the Regional Water Supply Planning Group Bonnie Thomson Carter.  The graphs and charts included in the stories include data from CMAP as well.

February 2, 2010
Illinois task force urges water conservation for Chicago area by Jason Hicks
Published by:  American Drycleaner
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 2010
Building Chicago's Future - The GO TO 2040 Plan by Elise A. Couston
Published by:  Benuzzi's Industrial Guide
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This "Ask the Experts" article featured CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn, who discussed GO TO 2040 and how it will affect local industries.

Who doesn't want to fast forward to 2040? by Yvonne A. Jones
Published by:  CREW Chicago
Topic:  GO TO 2040
This article is a recap of a talk given by CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn at a luncheon on January 27, 2010, hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) of Chicago.  Randy spoke about GO TO 2040.

January 31, 2010
Water supply group:  Conservation is a must by Cindy Wojdyla Cain
Published by:  The Wheaton Sun
Topic:  Water
This article is about the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and quotes members of the Regional Water Supply Planning Group Howard Hamilton and Frankfort mayor Jim Holland.

January 29, 2010
Rail freight looking to rebound from worst year in decades by Daniel Platt
Published by:  Medill Reports
Topic:  Freight
This article looks at the future of freight for the region and quotes data from CMAP.

January 28, 2010
New plan approved to protect Chicagoland water by Steve Kellman
Published by:  Circle of Blue
Topic:  Water
This article is about the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and quotes CMAP's Randy Blankenhorn and Tim Loftus, as well as chair of the Regional Water Supply Planning Group Bonnie Thomson Carter.  The chart featured in the story was also provided by CMAP.

Regional plan highlights water conservation by Brenda Schory
Published by:  The Kane County Chronicle
Topic:  Water
This article is about the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and quotes CMAP's Tim Loftus and member of the Regional Water Supply Planning Group Ruth Anne Tobias.

January 27, 2010
Regional plan stresses water conservation by Steve Lord
Published by:  The Geneva Sun
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.  This article was also reprinted in The Beacon-News.

Water planners look to drier future for Chicagoland by Gabriel Spitzer
Published by:  Chicago Public Radio
Topic:  Water
This article is about the approval of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan and quotes CMAP's Tim Loftus.  

Winter 2010
Strategies for water conservation:  Is the price right?  by Jason Peterson
Published by:  The Helm, a newsletter from the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Topic:  Water
CMAP's water resource economist Margaret Schneemann is quoted in this article about the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan.

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.

March 18, 2010
Support for regional water planning group growing by Steve Lord
Published by:  The Beacon-News
Topic:  Water
This article describes the growing support for a Northwest Water Planning Area that would include the cities of Yorkville, Aurora, North Aurora, and Geneva, and the Metro West Council of Government, which represents cities in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties.  Metro West presented their ideas of the new water planning area at the water summit hosted by CMAP on March 22.

March 14, 2010
Get ready to be counted by Cindy Wojdyla Cain
Published by:  The Lincoln-Way Sun
Topic:  Data
This article is about the importance of census data on the allocation of federal funds.  CMAP's Jon Hallas was interviewed in the article, and CMAP population estimates were used in the article.  This article was also printed in the Plainfield Sun.  

March 11, 2010
That lake? It may look like an infinite supply, but it's not by Andrew Paley and CJ Holtzman
Published by:  Medill Reports
Topic:  Water
This article features in-depth analysis of water supply issues in northeastern Illinois, including the release of the Northeastern Illinois Water Supply/Demand Plan.  CMAP's Hala Ahmed and Amy Talbot were interviewed for this story, and the article features charts and infographics using CMAP data.

Immigrant census count in city, suburbs poised to sway regional planning by Taras E. Berezowsky
Published by:  Medill Reports
Topic:  Data
This article is about the impact of foreign-born residents living in Chicago on the upcoming census count.  CMAP's Jon Hallas was interviewed in the story, and features information from our Latinos in Our Region snapshot report. 

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.