February 14, 2013
Make your home more energy efficient by Mr. Fix-It with Lou Manfredini
Published by WGN Radio
TOPICS: Energy
CMAP’s Dan Olson discussed Energy Impact Illinois with Lou Manfredini, host of the Mr. Fix-It WGN Radio program.

February 12, 2013
Chicago Traffic Among the Country’s Worst by Chicago Tonight
Published by WTTW
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, transportation
CMAP's Jesse Elam discussed our congestion pricing campaign on WTTW's Chicago Tonight in reference to the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute.

February 9, 2013
Improving downtown Algonquin after the bypass by Elena Ferrarin
Published by Daily Herald
TOPICS: CMAQ, Transportation
The article covers the development of a strategic plan for downtown Algonquin. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program and partially funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

February 8, 2013
Residents Get a Look at the Land Use Plan for Elburn by Susan O’Neill
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a land use plan for the Village of Elburn. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program. 

February 7, 2013
Ahern: Energy-saving improvements can mean more cash for homeowners by Patti Ahern
Published by Southtown Star
TOPICS: Energy
This opinion piece covers Energy Impact Illinois community meetings.

February 6, 2013
Traffic congestion’s carbon footprint by Chris Bentley
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and mentions CMAP’s Jesse Elam interview on WBEZ’s Afternoon Shift.

February 5, 2013
Afternoon Shift: Road Rage
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
This edition of Afternoon Shift covered the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and discussed it with CMAP’s Jesse Elam.

February 5, 2013
Report: Chicago traffic is bad; leave early by Susie An
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and quotes CMAP Executive Director Randy Blankenhorn.

February 5, 2013
Paying for express lane one route to avoiding gridlock by Marni Pyke
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Congestion pricing, Transportation
The article covers the 2012 Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute and quotes CMAP’s Jesse Elam.

February 4, 2013
Gurnee mayor leads by example on energy program by Bob Susnjara
Published by The Daily Herald
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers the Mayor of Gurnee hosting an Energy Impact Illinois  community meeting and the rebates program to improve the comfort of the home.

February 1, 2013
Recommendations Rise from Local Housing Study by Journal Online staff
Published by Journal Online
The article covers recommendations in the Homes for Changing Region report for the Northwest Housing Collaborative.

January 10, 2013
Village of Oswego Receives Assistance for Market Analysis and Economic Development Plan by Natalie Stevens
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Economic Development
The article covers the Village of Oswego’s efforts to create an economic development plan. This project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

January 10, 2013
A greener Chicago would be a safe Chicago by Steve Bogira
Published by Chicago Reader
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA, Land use
The article covers the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development for the neighborhoods of Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park. The City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and Washington Park Consortium are partners on this project through CMAP’s LTA program.

January 9, 2013
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s APA award well deserved by Mary Sue Barrett
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: GO TO 2040
The blog posts notes the American Planning Association (APA) awarding CMAP its first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency. 

January 7, 2013
Congestion Pricing: An issue of competitiveness by Randy Blankenhorn
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing
Crain's Chicago Business published a CMAP essay about the long-term economic benefits of congestion pricing, as described at www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 16, 2012
Would You Pay to Use Express Lanes During Rush Hour?
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This 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 16, 2012
Chicago Congestion Pricing Plan Unveiled: Could New Lanes Cut Commute Times?
Published by Huffington Post
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 15, 2012
Meeting Elgin Sidewalks and Bus Stops Scheduled for November by Mike Danahey
Published by Courier-News
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers an upcoming meeting for the development of a sidewalk gap and transit stop study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. 

October 15, 2012
Proposed express toll lanes promise to cut commute -- for a price
Published by WGN-TV
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.  CMAP's Jesse Elam is interviewed.

October 15, 2012
Transportation group has plan to solve Chicago's gridlock – but it'll cost you by Eliot Ramos
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 16, 2012
The Price to Avoid Traffic
Published by Fox News Chicago
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing
The article and video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 15, 2012
Getting Around: How much are you willing to pay to avoid traffic? by John Hilkevitch
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.

October 13, 2012
MP Reviews Future Housing Situation
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers a meeting in Mount Prospect last week for development of the Homes for a Changing Region project with the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. The article quotes CMAP's Jonathan Burch and the project is through CMAP’s LTA program.

October 11, 2012
Help for home energy efficiency by Felicia Dechter
Published by Oak Park Sun Times
TOPICS: Energy
Columnist Felicia Dechter wrote about her experience attending one of the Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) community outreach events. 

October 10, 2012
Grow Local Food Here in Suburbs, CMAP Says by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article appears on the Park Ridge website and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

October 8, 2012
CMAP Wants to Bring More Local Food to Your Table by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA
The article appeared on the Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield Patch websites and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

October 8, 2012
Lifestyle corridor plan would provide connections for walkers and bikers in and around Antioch by Mick Zawislak
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a lifestyle corridor plan for the Village of Antioch. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program. 

October 5, 2012
Norridge moves forward on comprehensive plan by Cathryn Gran
Published by Harwood Heights News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the review of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Norridge. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program. 

October 5, 2012
Residents Share Their Vision for Elburn by Susan O’Neill
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Elburn. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s LTA program. 

October 4, 2012
CMAP Eyes Local Farm-To-Table Movement As Jobs Creator
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.

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.

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.

November 8, 2012
A Regional Oasis: Interactive Display on Chicago’s Regional Plan by Trevor Dick and Peter Skosey
Published by American Planning Association
TOPICS: LTA, Land Use, Transportation, GO TO 2040
The blog post by CMAP’s Trevor Dick and Metropolitan Planning Council’s Peter Skosey previews next April's American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference, which will be held in Chicago. The piece describes a booth that will feature local examples of GO TO 2040 implementation from throughout the region.

November 7, 2012
Get an Update on Plainfield’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan Nov.14 by Shannon Antinori
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article previewed the second public meeting for development of the Village of Plainfield's comprehensive transportation plan. The project is through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

November 6, 2012
As Addams rebuilding looms, Pace preparing new bus routes for it by Richard Wronski
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Transportation, CMAQ
The article covers the Pace and Tollway plans to implement bus service on the additional new lane planned for the I-90 Addams expressway. The federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) administered by CMAP is contributing $38 million to the project.

November 6, 2012
Chicago urban farm district could be the biggest in the nation by Lori Rotenberk
Published by Grist
TOPICS: LTA, Local Food, Land Use
The article covers Chicago's plans for a "green belt" strongly focused on urban agriculture in the Englewood neighborhood, which is a component of the Green Healthy Neighborhoods land use plan under development through CMAP's LTA program in partnership with the City of Chicago, LISC/Chicago, Teamwork Englewood, and the Washington Park Consortium. 

November 1, 2012
Congestion Pricing Could Be Next Traffic Fighter by Tim Healey
Published by Web2Carz
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
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.