Media Coverage

Below are CMAP-related news stories from the current calendar year. See archived media coverage since 2010.

November 19, 2019
Glencoe Park District receives $667,000 grant for Old Green Bay Road project by Daniel I. Dorfman
Chicago Tribune

November 19, 2019
Brookfield looks to create Ogden land use, marketing plan by Bob Uphues
Riverside Brookfield Landmark

November 14, 2019
Northwestern University Researchers Offer Innovative Solutions for Chicago’s Growing Climate Challenge by Selah Holland
Medill Reports Chicago

November 14, 2019
Niles To Use Grant Money To Improve Pedestrian Safety by Press Release Desk, News Partner 
Patch

November 11, 2019
Buffalo Grove hopes local gas tax will close gap on road repairs by Steve Zalusky
Daily Herald

November 11, 2019
Will County outlines plan for infrastructure improvements
The Times Weekly

November 4, 2019
Federal grants approved for 7 local projects to improve bike and ped access to transit by John Greenfield
StreetsBlog Chicago

November 2, 2019
Campton Hills residents invited to comment on proposed zoning code by Kane County Chronicle
Kane County Chronicle

November 1, 2019
Moran: More train delays coming to Mundelein and a ‘depressed’ Green Bay Road are among the finer details surrounding Rebuild Illinois Projects by Dan Moran
Lake County News Sun

November 1, 2019
Affordable housing coming to Pilsen by Monica M. Walk
Gazette Chicago

October 29, 2019
Council Releases Draft Goals for Neighborhood Plan, Solicits Final Feedback by Justin Kerr
McKinley Park News

October 28, 2019
Homewood train station renovation project now fully funded by Eric Crump
Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle

October 28, 2019
Some suburban workers face long, tricky commutes. Communities are grappling with how to fill transit holes by Mary Wisniewski
Chicago Tribune

October 23, 2019
Chicago proposes ride-hailing congestion tax by Christopher Carey
CitiesToday

October 21, 2019
First look: The Post Office unpackaged by Matt Baker
RE Journals

October 21, 2019
Chicago Proposes ride-hailing fee, boosts bus priority zone funding to fight congestion by Mischa Wanek-Libman
Mass Transit

October 21, 2019
Village of Minooka Receives CMAP Grant for Comprehensive Plan Update by Megann Horstead
WSPY News

October 19, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Announces Plans to Quadruple Funding for Bus Program to Alleviate Congestion on Chicago’s Most Popular Routes by STL News
STL News

October 18, 2019
Mayor Lightfoot wants to jack up the price of ride-hailing trips, and that’s a very good thing by John Greenfield
Streetsblog Chicago

October 18, 2019
Neighborhood Plan Solicits Penultimate Feedback at Development Council Meeting by Justin Kerr
McKinley Park News

October 17, 2019
Editorial: An end in sight for Barrington’s traffic snarls by Daily Herald Editorial Board
Daily Herald

October 16, 2019
Batavia’s Wilson-Prairie intersection to get major lift by Mark Foster
Kane County Chronicle

October 14, 2019
Get a Preview of the Neighborhood Plan This Week in McKinley Park by Justin Kerr
McKinley Park News

October 14, 2019
Voices Of North Lawndale ‘Truly Interwoven’ Into Project That Wins Award For Neighborhood Planning by Pascal Sabino
Block Club Chicago

October 13, 2019
New fed money will help improve State/Lake CTA Station by Steven Dahlman
Loop North News

October 13, 2019
Lower Fox River Alliance opposes additional no-wake restrictions by Cassie Buchman
Northwest Herald

October 11, 2019
$48M Grant To Pay for Route 14 Underpass by Amie Schaenzer
Patch

October 10, 2019
‘A huge relief for traffic’: Barrington gets $48.5M grant to build Route 14 underpass by Marni Pyke
Daily Herald

October 9, 2019
Development Council Talks TOD, Preps Preview of Neighborhood Plan by Justin Kerr
McKinley Park News

October 3, 2019
CTA begins Phase One of $2.1-billion Red and Purple Modernization Project by Mischa Wanek-Libman
Mass Transit

October 2, 2019
NBC Investigates: $87 Million For A Road to Nowhere by Phil Rogers
NBC 5 Chicago

October 2, 2019
Campton Hills taking comments on revising zoning code by Village of Campton Hills
Daily Herald

September 30, 2019
Morton Grove, Skokie, Niles move ahead on design for biking, walking path by Daniel I. Dorman
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses a proposed plan for a biking and walking path in the suburbs and its application for funding through CMAP.

September 27, 2019
Storms, Flooding Hit Poorest Communities Hardest by Brett Chase
Published by Better Government Association
This article discusses the disproportionate impact that flooding will have across the region, citing CMAP’s flood vulnerability map.

September 23, 2019
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. elected IML President by Amy Whitis
Published by Daily Herald
This article announces the election of North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. as the new president of the Illinois Municipal League (IML). Mayor Rockingham is a member of the Mayor’s Executive Committee at CMAP.

September 19, 2019
CMAP, RTA to Accept Applications for Community Planning Support by Editor
Published by Lawndale News
This article highlights CMAP and RTA’s annual Call for Projects for our Local Technical Assistance (LTA) and Community Planning programs.

September 17, 2019
Funding announced for Homewood train station by David P. Funk
Published by Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
This article discusses a proposed train station design along a Metra line in Homewood, partially funded by CMAP.

September 16, 2019
Fox River Corridor Plan Wins State Award by Amie Schaenzer
Published by Patch
This article discusses the CMAP-supported Fox River Corridor Plan and its recent Best Practices Award from APA-IL.

September 16, 2019
Neighborhood Development Takes Front Seat This Week in McKinley Park by Justin Kerr
Published by McKinley Park News
This article highlights CMAP’s involvement in a McKinley Park Development Council Meeting about Transit-Oriented Development.

September 15, 2019
Lake Michigan a boon in climate change era, but faces some risks by Susan Sarkauskas
Published by Daily Herald
This article discusses the effect of climate change on Lake Michigan, and cites CMAP data for water waste in the region.

September 13, 2019
Threat Removed From Funding For Homewood Train Station: Officials by Erika Hobbs
Published by Patch
This article discusses the community effort, and success, to secure funding for a Homewood project from CMAP.

September 10, 2019
Unclog Chicago’s streets and expressways, but do it wisely by CST Editorial Board
Published by Chicago Sun Times 
This article discusses congestion pricing in the Chicago region, suggested by CMAP’s GoTo 2040 plan.

September 10, 2019
How walkable is Chicago? A new inventory of sidewalks maps the gaps by Sara Freund
Published by Curbed Chicago
This article explains CMAP’s sidewalk inventory from ON TO 2050.

September 10, 2019
With Replica deal, Illinois planners will soon have in-depth traffic pattern data to guide decisions by Beryl Lipton
Published by Muckrock
This article contains information about a new data collection company working with IDOT using CMAP data to calibrate their tool for the area.

September 9, 2019
Rolling Meadows Mayor to Participate in CMAP Forum by Lauren Barry
Published by Journal & Topics
This article highlights the involvement of Rolling Meadows Mayor Joe Gallo in the CMAP “Small Plans, Big Ideas” event series.

September 6, 2019
Bridgeport and Canaryville need Halsted focus: plan by Rick Romano
Published by Gazette Chicago
This article discusses the Bridgeport and Canaryville Priorities Plan, which was made through technical assistance from CMAP.

September 5, 2019
Planned Affordable Housing Building in Pilsen Shrinks After Neighbors Complain About Height, Parking by Mauricio Peña
Published by Block Club Chicago
This article discusses a new affordable housing project in Pilsen. The alderman’s office is working with CMAP to address residents’ concerns about the development.

September 5, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Land Use & Housing Committee met July 2 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes for CMAP’s Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on July 2^nd.

September 5, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Transportation Committee met June 7 by Kristine Gonzalez-Abella
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes for CMAP’s Transportation Committee meeting on June 7^th.

September 5, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Council of Mayors Executive Committee met August 20 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes for CMAP’s Mayors Executive Committee meeting on August 20^th.

September 4, 2019
Post Office targets two more major tenants: PepsiCo and WeWork by StaffWriter
Published by RE Journals
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

September 4, 2019
Affordable Housing Project on Pitner Nearly Ready for Occupancy by Mary Helt Gavin
Published by Evanston Round Table
This article discusses an affordable housing development funded in part by the Regional Housing Initiative (RHI), an organization administered by CMAP, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and nine other housing authorities in the region.

August 30, 2019
Residents Say What They Think Could Improve Transit and Bicycling in Belmont Cragin by Lynda Lopez
Published by StreetsBlog Chicago
This article discusses the process toward creating the Avenues for Growth Plan, published through a partnership between CMAP and the Northwest Side Housing Center.

August 29, 2019
UIC Urban Forum to explore the growth, potential impact and future of autonomous vehicles by University of Illinois at Chicago
Published by News Wise
This article contains information about the annual UIC Urban Forum on September 19^th. Executive director Erin Aleman delivered a keynote address at the event.

August 27, 2019
Glencoe Park District hopes to add grant funding, private donation to plans for park along Old Green Bay Road by Daniel I. Dorfman
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses a proposed plan for park refurbishment on Old Green Bay Road, and references an application for funding through CMAP.

August 27, 2019
Planners wrapping up Des Plaines River bike trail study by Bob Uphues
Published by Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
This article references a study completed by CMAP in relation to the extension of a bike/pedestrian trail in the village of Riverside.

August 26, 2019
Austin barbers, stylists give kids fresh cuts in time for the first day of school by Carlos Ballesteros
Published by Chicago Sun Times
This article highlights an event to give students haircuts in the Austin neighborhood, and references CMAP community data.

August 22, 2019
Uber Moves to Old Post Office by Ashmar Mandou
Published by Lawndale News
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 21, 2019
Riding Through the Pain: One Year, One Day, and One Hundred Miles of Biking by Olatunji Oboi Reed
Published by StreetsBlog Chicago
This blog highlights the experience of a Chicago activist, and references their work to promote the integration of racial equity into ON TO 2050.

August 20, 2019
Moran: What is the ‘Northern Lakeshore Connectivity Plan’? Progress toward a real Lake Michigan hiking/biking trail
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses the Lake County Northern Lakeshore Connectivity Plan set to improve walking and biking connections among 5 northern lakeshore communities, and references CMAP funding for the project.

August 20, 2019
Bike paths, sidewalks in Niles, Morton Grove, Skokie get OK from planning group, but await dollars by Daniel I. Dorfman
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses the CMAP recommendation for a plan for bicycle paths and sidewalks through Morton Grove, Skokie, and Niles.

August 20, 2019
IL: Uber signs massive office lease in Chicago by Ally Marotti and Ryan Ori
Published by Mass Transit
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
601W inks Uber to massive lease deal. Here’s what’s next at the $800M Old Post Office by Joe Ward
Published by The Real Deal
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
Uber confirms it’s moving to massive space in The Old Post Office by Ally Marotti and Ryan Ori
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
Uber confirms 450,000-SF office lease at Old Post Office by StaffWriter
Published by RE Journals
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
Uber moving into Old Main Post Office, becoming building’s largest tenant by WGN Web Desk
Published by WGN 9
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
Uber confirms hug Old Post Office lease by Brianna Kelly
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

August 19, 2019
6 Story Affordable Housing Building Planned in Pilsen ‘Looks Like gentrification,’ Some Neighbors Say by Mauricio Peña
Published by Block Club Chicago
This article explains concerns from residents about a new affordable housing project in Pilsen, referencing CMAP involvement in addressing parking concerns with the development.

August 8, 2019
Pace announces launch of Pulse Milwaukee Line by Pace Suburban Bus
Published by Mass Transit
This article references CMAP involvement in the launch of the Pulse Milwaukee Line, set to begin operations on August 11^th.

August 5, 2019
Homewood Asks For Residents’ Help to Secure Train Station Funds by Erika Hobbs
Published by Patch
This article highlights the need for resident support in securing CMAP funding for a train station revitalization project.

August 2, 2019
Naperville has missed chances to create affordable housing. With major developments on the table, will city leaders act now? by Erin Hegarty and Sarah Freishtat​​​​​
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses the affordable housing problem in Naperville and references the municipality’s request for assistance from CMAP.

August 2, 2019
South Loop community, elected officials not pleased with initial One Central plans by Monica M. Walk
Published by Gazette Chicago
This article discusses struggles with a plan for a South Loop development as residents and government leaders raise concerns about the effect it will have on the neighborhood. The writers highlight the importance of having the support of public planning organizations like CMAP.

August 1, 2019
Chicago’s workforce is shrinking and aging – but there’s a silver lining by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses a CMAP report detailing changes in the Chicago area’s workforce. Policy analysts at CMAP examined U.S. Census Data to highlight gains and losses in the labor force.

July 31, 2019
Cboe closing in on 175,000 SF of space at Old Post Office by Staff Writer
Published in RE Journals
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

July 31, 2019
Cboe nears deal to move HQ to Old Main Post Office by Danny Ecker
Published in Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

July 31, 2019
How rising rents and an aging population are changing housing trends in Naperville by Sarah Freishtat and Erin Hegarty
Published in Naperville Sun
This article describes the increasing costs of housing in Naperville and CMAP work to address planning in the suburb.

July 30, 2019
Fox River Trail will be continuous in Kane County after these two projects are finished by Elana Ferrarin
Published in the Daily Herald
This article explains that the Fox River Trail in Kane County will be continuous after the completion of two projects. CMAP has supported these projects through a federal grant.

July 29, 2019
Surprise: Chicago's job market outpacing the U.S. by Greg Hinz
Published in Crain’s Business Chicago
This article describes recent data showing that the Chicago metropolitan region is gaining employment faster than the country overall. A CMAP statement in the article noted the agency’s skepticism with the trends.

July 28, 2019
River Forest approves village-wide bicycle plan; next steps are to fund and implement it by Steve Schering
Published in Chicago Tribune
This article describes River Forest Village Board’s approval of a village-wide bike plan that may look to CMAP for funding support.

July 26, 2019
Geneva's East State Street improvements on track for 2022 by Brenda Schory
Published in Kane County Chronicle
This article describes construction progress of roadway reconstruction and the modernization of East State Street in Geneva, Illinois. The project had been supported by CMAP through a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement grant.

July 25, 2019
Spiral of Decline Heavy Burden for Homeowners by Casey Toner
Published in Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes how some lower-income communities in the Chicago region, especially the south suburbs, face very high property taxes but collapsing home values. The article refers to CMAP suggestions for state tax reform that could support municipal funding in these communities.

July 23, 2019
What Will Chicago Look Like in 2050? A Look at CMAP’s Long-Range Plan by Alexandra Silets
Published in WTTW News
This article describes the work of CMAP and Erin Aleman’s priorities as the new Executive Director of the agency. The article accompanies an interview with Aleman from WTTW’s Chicago Tonight.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Environment and Natural Resources Committee met July 11 19 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the July 11^th meeting of CMAP’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Coordinating Committee met June 19 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the June 19^th meeting of CMAP’s Coordinating Committee.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Citizens’ Advisory Committee met June 11 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the June 11^th meeting of CMAP’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Board met May 8 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the May 8^th meeting of CMAP’s Board.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Environment and Natural Resources Committee met May 2 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the May 2^nd meeting of CMAP’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Economic Development Committees met March 25 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the March 25^th meeting of CMAP’s Economic Development Committee.

July 22, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Council of Mayors Executive Committee met March 5 by Kristine Gonzales-Abella
Published in Chicago City Wire
This article provides a summary of the March 5^th meeting of CMAP’s Council of Mayors.

July 18, 2019
With Route 53 extension scrapped, will $13 million in studies go to waste? By Marni Pyke
Published in Daily Herald
This article discusses the Illinois Tollway’s decision to stop plans to extend Route 53 in Lake County and refers to CMAP research.

July 13, 2019
Proposed Route 53 extension has long history
Published in Daily Herald
This article provides a timeline of proposed Route 53 in Lake County, including CMAP actions.

July 12, 2019
The Illinois Tollway stops squandering millions on Route 53 by the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Published in Chicago Tribune
This editorial discusses the Illinois Tollway’s decision to stop plans to extend Route 53 and refers to CMAP’s decision to de-prioritize the extension.  

July 12, 2019
Montgomery, CMAP Partner to Create 'Unified Development Ordinance' by Tyler Bachman
Published in WSPY News
This article discusses the CMAP’s collaboration with the Village of Montgomery to create a unified development ordinance.

July 11, 2019
The loss of anchor institutions can create opportunities for towns, planners say by Ted Slowik
Published in Daily Southtown
This article describes the challenges communities face when an anchor institution closes. The article cites CMAP work and interviews CMAP staff on planning in south suburbs.

July 10, 2019
FreightWaves LIVE is headed to the Windy City by Maria Baker
Published in FreightWaves
This article advertises a live FreightWaves event in Chicago and cites CMAP data on Chicago as a major transportation and freight hub.

July 9, 2019
Sen. Oberweis condemns Democrats for outmigration: 'Progress shouldn’t look like this' by Glenn Minnis
Published in DuPage Policy Journal
This article discusses population losses in Illinois and cites CMAP data on job losses that fuel outmigration.

July 9, 2019
How congestion pricing can help Chicago's infrastructure by Joe Schwieterman
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses congestion pricing as a potential solution for Chicago infrastructure and congestion problems. The article cites a CMAP ON TO 2050 Strategy Paper on transportation system funding. 

July 7, 2019
Montgomery Board to Hear From CMAP Monday; Trustees Consider Calling Loan Issued Via Montgomery Development Fund by Tyler Bachman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes the agenda for the July 8^th Montgomery Village Board meeting, including a presentation by CMAP.

July 7, 2019
If Lake County puts Route 53 plan on ice, will tollway get cold feet? by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
This article describes the long-discussed plans for an extension of Route 53 in Lake County. CMAP recently downgraded its interest in the project.

July 5, 2019
In Some Cases Eliminating Bus Stops May Actually Slow Down Express Service by Igor Studenkov
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article discusses research from the 2019 Transport Chicago conference, including research from a former CMAP intern on bus stops.

July 4, 2019
Chicago’s Old Main Post Office, long a white elephant, is seeing a striking turnaround by David Roeder
Published by Chicago Sun-Times
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

July 2, 2019
Cook County Accepts Unincorporated Maine-Northfield Plan by Tom Robb
Published by Journal & Topics
This article describes CMAP’s Main-Northfield Unincorporated Area Plan, which was accepted by the Cook County Dept. of Planning and Development

July 1, 2019
‘YOUR AD HERE:’ This would-be ad has been visible from the Kennedy for decades by Mike Ewing and Mike Lowe
Published by WGNTV
This article describes a sign in Bucktown that is visible from the Kennedy Expressway, and the reporting utilizes CMAP data on passing vehicles.

June 30, 2019
McHenry County Transportation Committee met June 26 by Michael Abella
Published by McHenry Times
This article describes the McHenry County Transportation Committee meeting on June 26th, during which an agreement with CMAP was approved.

June 28, 2019
Can this abandoned suburban office park be saved? By Danny Ecker
Published by Crain’s Business Chicago
This article describes a redevelopment plan for a deserted office campus in Hoffman Estates. The plan’s developer cites CMAP on income in the region.

June 24, 2019
Sandwich City Council Votes 5 to 2 to Accept CMAP Planning Report.; Redden and Surratt Vote 'No' by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes the June 24th Meeting of Sandwich City Council, during which members voted 5-2 in favor of CMAP’s Planning Priorities Report.

June 23, 2019
Sandwich City Council Set to Vote on Approving Planning Priorities Report at Monday's Meeting by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes upcoming sandwich City Council meeting a vote on CMAP’s Planning Priorities Report.

June 21, 2019
Chicago region gets a new chief planner by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Business Chicago
This article features CMAP’s new Executive Director, Erin Aleman, and highlights her main priorities.

June 19, 2019
New chief planner to take helm of regional agency by Marni Pyke
Published by Daily Herald
This article announces CMAP’s new Executive Director, Erin Aleman. 

June 19, 2019
Why Are Residents Leaving Illinois in Droves? by Matt Vasilogambros
Published by Governing
This article discusses population decline in Illinois and cites CMAP research on Chicago-region demographics and manufacturing.

June 18, 2019
The transit case for One Central has not been made by Joe Schweiterman
Published by Crain’s Business Chicago
This Op-Ed addresses the plausibility of One Central, a proposed mixed-use development near 18th Street and Lake Shore Drive. CMAP is considered an important organization for the viability of the project.

June 18, 2019
Fox River watershed takes center stage at open house by Brenda Schory
Published by Kane County Chronicle
This article describes a recent open house in Geneva, Illinois on the Fox River Watershed. The event was attended by a CMAP planner.

June 17, 2019
'Transportation desert': It's tough to be without a car on the Far South and Southeast sides. Residents are looking for answers. by Mary Wisniewski
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses transportation difficulties in Chicago’s Far South and Southeast sides and it utilizes a CMAP report on Riverdale. 

June 17, 2019
Sandwich City Council Hears CMAP Recommendations for RR Quiet Zone and Comprehensive Plan; Two Aldermen Want More Time to Read & Discuss Report by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes a CMAP presentation to the Sandwich City Council on the Planning Priorities Report.

June 14, 2019
Old Post Office nears big lease with Cisco Systems by Danny Ecker
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

June 14, 2019
Tech firm Cisco plans large office in Old Post Office by Ryan Ori
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

June 13, 2019
Far South Advocate Deloris Lucas Calls for a Divvy Community Benefit Agreement by Igor Studenkov
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article discusses activists interested in a community benefits agreement for Chicago’s Divvy bike-share program and references CMAP’s Riverdale Community Area Multimodal Transportation Plan.

June 13, 2019
Glen Ellyn's wish: A big grant for new Metra station, pedestrian tunnel by Katlyn Smith
Published by Daily Herald
This article describes Glen Ellyn’s proposed Metra station redevelopment plan and the village’s application for funding through CMAP.

June 12, 2019
Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Awaits Grant Funding by Sean McNealy
Published by Journal & Topics
This article describes a proposed pedestrian bridge in Rosemont and the village’s application for funding through CMAP.

June 10, 2019
Sandwich City Council Set to Go into Executive Session to Discuss Land Acquisition by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes the agenda for an upcoming Sandwich City Council meeting and plans for CMAP to address the Council on June 17th.

June 7, 2019
McKinley Park Council creates development plan by Rick Romano
Chicago Gazette
This article describes the McKinley Park Development Council and its collaboration with CMAP in preparing a current conditions report.

June 2, 2019
6th St. Water Main Replacement on Sandwich City Council Agenda by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article describes the agenda for the June 2nd meeting of Sandwich City Council and plans for CMAP to address the Council.

May 31, 2019
Planners address housing needs as part of strategy to revive Southland economy by Ted Slowik
Published in Daily Southtown
This article describes a South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative meeting on housing and neighborhoods that featured planners from CMAP.

May 30, 2019
Public offers input on plans to build roundabout at Route 20 and Reinking Road in Elgin by Gloria Cass
Published in Elgin Courier-News
This article describes plans for a new roundabout in Elgin. The development company working with the city has applied for funding from CMAP.

May 28, 2019
Riverside wins grant to look at commercial zoning by Bob Uphues
Published in Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
This article describes a CMAP grant awarded to Riverside to examine zoning in the village’s commercial districts.

May 28, 2019
Re-imagining North Avenue by Igor Studenkov
Published by Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest
This article describes CMAP’s draft North Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan.

May 26, 2019
In Illinois, cars and trucks top coal as biggest global warming contributor by Brett Chase
Published in Chillicothe Times-Bulletin
This article describes how transportation plays a role in climate change in Illinois and references CMAP research on the climate outlook.

May 25, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Committee met April 10 by Angelica Saylo Pilo
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes of CMAP’s Executive Committee meeting on April 10th.

May 25, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Committee met March 13 by Angelica Saylo Pilo
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes of CMAP’s Executive Committee meeting on March 13th.

May 25, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Committee met February 13 by Angelica Saylo Pilo
Published by Chicago City Wire
This article contains the minutes of CMAP’s Executive Committee meeting on February 13th.

May 23, 2019
A priority Lightfoot should fight for now by Joe Cahill
Published by Crain’s Business Chicago
This Letter to the Editor calls on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to invest in transportation and features a quote from Jesse Elam, CMAP’s Executive Director of policy and planning.

May 22, 2019
Chicago population falls for fourth year in a row by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Business Chicago
This article describes Chicago’s population decline and CMAP research on unequal population changes in the city.

May 21, 2019
RTA chairman on agency’s piece of pie from Pritzker’s capital plan: It’s great, but not enough by Mitch Dudek
Published by Chicago Sun Times
This article describes the transportation funding included in Governor JB Pritzker’s capital budget plan.

May 17, 2019
Old Post Office lands another tenant, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago by Staff Writer
Published in RE Journals
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

May 17, 2019
Old Post Office closes in on another big lease by Danny Ecker
Published in Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

May 16, 2019
Uber in talks to take 450,000 SF of Chicago Post Office space by Staff Writer
Published in RE Journals
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

May 14, 2019
North Avenue redevelopment may include tree-lined median, parking lanes and banners by Rachel K. Hindery
Published in Chicago Tribune
This article describes a report on redevelopment plans on North Avenue and CMAP’s role in supporting plans.

May 6, 2019
2 new tenants for Old Main Post Office by Bill Kissinger
Published in WGN TV Chicago
This article describes the future home of CMAP and other tenants planning to move to the redeveloped Old Main Post Office.

April 29, 2019
Niles mayor appeals to Gov. for help solving pedestrian safety ‘crisis’ by Tom Robb
Published by Journal-Topics
This article describes the Mayor of Niles’ desire to update the 2014 bicycle and pedestrian plan and the possibility to apply for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) grant

April 25, 2019
Letter: How to create a viable future for Chicago by CMAP
Published by Chicago Tribune
This letter to the editor written by CMAP executive director Jos Szabo describes how implementing ON TO 2050 can help communities and the region prosper.

April 25, 2019
Chicago is the fastest shrinking major metro area by Matt Kiefer
Published by the Chicago Reporter
This article describes a recent CMAP Policy Update on U.S. Census demographics.

April 25, 2019
It’s hard to argue for the clouted-up-status quo in Cook County by Crain’s Editorial Board
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes proposed legislation about Cook County assessments, supported by CMAP.

April 20, 2019
Moran: Planned Lake Michigan shoreline trial better a century late than never by Dan Moran
Published by Lake County News-Sun
This article describes an LTA-supported project with North Chicago, Waukegan, beach Park, Zion, and Winthrop Harbor, to create trail connections in Lake County.

April 19, 2019
Lori Lightfoot’s wide-awake take on the ‘Illinois Exodus’ by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s thoughts on new U.S. Census demographics for the Chicago region, which were analyzed in a CMAP Policy Update.

April 19, 2019
Chicago area drops population for fourth straight year, census data show; Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties also decline by Cecilia Reyes and Angie Leventis Lourgos
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes a recent CMAP Policy Update on U.S. Census demographics.

April 19, 2019
Long vacant, Old Post Office will soon have 3,000-plus workers. Home Chef’s HQ is among the latest dealsby Ryan Ori
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes new tenants at the Old Post Office where CMAP will move its offices in 2020.

April 18, 2019
Census Bureau estimates Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties lost thousands of residents by Jake Griffin
Published by Daily Herald
This article describes a recent CMAP Policy Update on U.S. Census demographics.

April 18, 2019
The most common Chicago ride-hailing trip is a 1-mile hop from River North to the Loop by Steven Vance and John Greenfield
Published by Chicago Streetsblog
This article describes new data about transportation network companies in Chicago, which are analyzed in a recent Policy Update.

April 17, 2019
Trail plan to be developed for Lake County’s northern lakefront communities by Emily K. Coleman
Published by Lake County News-Sun
This article describes an LTA-supported project with North Chicago, Waukegan, beach Park, Zion, and Winthrop Harbor, to create trail connections in Lake County

April 16, 2019
Chicago is still losing population by John Pletz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article describes a recent CMAP Policy Update on U.S. Census demographics.

April 12, 2019
Freight traffic, flooding to be studied in Southland areas by Mike Nolan
Published by Daily Southtown
This article describes the new group of LTA projects approved by the CMAP board in April, including a comprehensive plan in Ford Heights and a freight study in Will County.

April 10, 2019
In wake of fatalities, Niles working to improve pedestrian, cycling plan by Tom Robb
Published by Journal-Topics
This article describes the village of Niles’ desire to update its 2015 bicycle and pedestrian plan and the possibility to apply for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) grant funding.

April 8, 2019
Pedway could get cleaned up, with better signage, thanks to ordinance approved by City Council committeeby Mary Wisniewski
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes possible pedway improvements that may come from a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) grant.

April 2, 2019
U.S. Department of Energy funds Argonne sensing project at O’Hare
Published by News Wise
This article describes a project at O’Hare International Airport that received CMAP-programmed funding.

March 27, 2019
Spotlight on North Avenue: Oak Park trustee hopefuls address redevelopment along village's northern border by Steve Schering
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article discusses Oak Park Village Board candidates’ vision for redeveloping the village’s northern border and incorporates CMAP’s North Avenue study to inform this redevelopment process.

March 26, 2019
Niles taking 'second look' at sidewalk priority list after pedestrian fatality on Golf Road by Jennifer Johnson
Published by Chicago Tribune
This article describes Niles’ recent pedestrian fatalities, CMAP’s recommendation that sidewalks be built in the area, and the possibility of the village seeking CMAP funds to undergo the project.

March 26, 2019
‘Teflon’ Chicago Heights Mayor Gonzalez Unfazed By Challengers by Erika Hobbs
Published by Patch Chicago Heights
This article discusses two-term Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez’s campaign for a third term, as he describes how his administration won an engineering grant from CMAP to examine resurfacing area roads.

March 24, 2019
Toward a more equitable Chicago River by Andrew Broderick
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses efforts and recent development to transform portions of the Chicago River into a civic asset, incorporating ideals of equitable development and environmental care. It includes policy objectives highlighted in CMAP’s ON TO 2050 plan.

March 21, 2019
Hopes Grow (and Doubts Remain) That New York City Will Adopt Comprehensive Planning by Jarrett Murphy
Published by CityLimits
This article discusses New York City’s lack of a comprehensive planning process and unifying blueprint for development. The article argues that other cities have implemented comprehensive planning, including Chicago with the creation of CMAP.

March 14, 2019
New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy by John Greenfield
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article discusses Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s creation of a new transportation and mobility task force, which includes CMAP executive director Joe Szabo.

March 14, 2019
Ald. Beale: Reports of the O’Hare Express’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated by John Greenfield
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article describes Elon Musk’s express tunnel transit proposal to O’Hare Airport, which had been declared politically dead before CMAP approved the inclusion of the project on its list of “regionally significant” projects.

March 11, 2019
4th Pedestrian Fatality in Niles Area May Inspire a Crackdown — on Pedestrians by John Greenfield
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article describes recent pedestrian fatalities around Niles, including a hit-and-run driver, and the Niles police response that targets pedestrian behavior rather than reckless drivers. It cites CMAP’s recommendations that sidewalks be implemented in that area.

March 10, 2019
Sandwich, Plano Councils Meet Monday Night by James Wyman and Mark Harrington
Published by WSPY News
This article discusses Plano’s and Sandwich’s council meetings discussing relevant issues, including CMAP’s My Daily Travel survey, which asks residents how they get around the region.

March 8, 2019
Elon Musk’s high-speed tunnel project is the big loser in Chicago’s race for mayor by Ryan Smith
Published by The Verge
This article discusses Elon Musk’s O’Hare express transit tunnel, which is not supported by mayoral candidates Lightfoot or Preckwinkle. It describes CMAP’s consideration process of whether or not the project should be included in its ON TO 2050 plan.

March 7, 2019
Too Much Parking Makes Neighborhoods Less Equitable, but eTOD Can Help by Lynda Lopez
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article describes a recent workshop exploring the impact of parking requirements on eTOD, which featured CMAP’s Lindsay Bayley, a senior planner.

March 6, 2019
Sandwich Looking at Feasibility Study to Eliminate Loud Train Horns by James Wyman
Published by WSPY News
This article discusses the City of Sandwich’s consideration of a feasibility study for establishing a railroad quiet zone in Sandwich, including CMAP’s Planning Priorities Report on the topic.

March 4, 2019
High-Speed Rail in the U.S. Remains Elusive: Illinois Shows Why by Shayndi Raice and Paul Overberg
Published by The Wall Street Journal
This article discusses the challenges of fast-rail projects in the United States, including environmental and financial. CMAP’s executive director Joe Szabo is quoted speaking about the importance of efficient transportation that balances environmental needs and business needs.

February 28, 2019
Senate intermodal transport hearing addresses trucking issues by Tyson Fisher
Published by Land Line Magazine
This article discusses the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety’s hearing, where CMAP executive director Joe Szabo testified.

February 27, 2019
Climate change hearing divides T&I by Sam Mintz
Published by Politico
This article discusses the House Transportation Committee’s hearing on effects of infrastructure policy on climate and the environment. CMAP executive leader Joe Szabo testified on rail recommendations.

February 27, 2019
Oswego may boost number of village employees by Linda Girardi
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Beacon-News)
This article discusses Oswego’s expanding staff in response to increased demand for village services, using CMAP’s projection of a 98% population growth in the area by 2050.

February 27, 2019
Plans for tunnel linking two Antioch-area forest preserves moving forward by Frank Abderholden
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Lake County News-Sun)
This article discusses plans for a pedestrian and bike tunnel beneath Route 45 to link two Antioch-area forest preserves, which is receiving assistance through a partnership with CMAP.

February 27, 2019
County Proposes Center Turn Lane for Busse Road by Journal Staff
Published by Journal & Topics
This article discusses the widening of Busse Road in Mount Prospect to add a center turn lane. CMAP projects a minor increase in motor vehicle traffic as a result.

February 26, 2019
Glencoe Park district moves forward with design plans for land along Old Green Bay Road by Daniel Dorfman
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Glencoe News)
This article discusses the Glencoe Park District’s addition of upgrades and amenities to Veterans Park and the board’s pursuit of grants from CMAP and the county to offset the costs.

February 26, 2019
Illinois Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grades Reported by American Society of Civil Engineers; Billions in Infrastructure Investment Needed for Public Health
Published by AP News
This article discusses the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Report Card for Illinois’ infrastructure, which indicated a need for upgrades and investment. CMAP is cited as a proponent of the water rates decided by a true-cost pricing model.

February 26, 2019
Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system by John Gallagher
Published by Freight Waves
This article discusses the stress agribusiness shippers are feeling from the domestic transportation supply chains. The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on these issues in February, where CMAP executive director Joe Szabo testified on how to increase flexibility provided to state transportation departments.

February 26, 2019
The one change still missing a decade after Colgan crash by Sam Mintz
Published by Politico
This article discusses federal transportation activities and issues, including the Senate Commerce Transportation and Safety Subcommittee’s first hearing on intermodal connections across the surface transportation network, featuring CMAP executive director Joe Szabo.

February 25, 2019
Duckworth moves to boost funding for O’Hare, rail project by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s attempts to procure federal funding for expanding O’Hare International Airport and completing the Create project. CMAP executive director Joe Szabo testified to Duckworth about mobility and regional railroad needs.

February 24, 2019
The political winds in Chicago are blowing against Elon Musk’s high-speed tunnel project by Ryan Smith
Published by The Verge
This article discusses the mayoral election and the lack of support for Elon Musk’s O’Hare tunnel project, which CMAP explored adding to its ON TO 2050 regional plan.

February 19, 2019
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning director, NorthPoint developer to address CAIC by Joseph F. Pete
Published by NWI Times
This article discusses CMAP executive director Joe Szabo’s recent keynote speech to the Calumet Area Industrial Commission, which featured the prioritization of infrastructure investments and the development of a new manufacturing campus in Calumet.

February 15, 2019
Think the shutdown of northbound Lake Shore Drive was bad? Will County bridges are even more alarmingby Mary Wisniewski
Published by The Chicago Tribune
This article discusses the discovery of cracked steel beams along Lake Shore Drive and the resulting worry about bridges and the maintenance of infrastructure in the Chicago region. CMAP called improvements along I-80 “critical” in ON TO 2050.

February 14, 2019
CMAP chief Szabo calling it quits by Greg Hinz
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses CMAP’s executive director Joe Szabo’s decision to retire in summer 2019. As CMAP moves to its new offices in the Old Main Post Office Building and the city gets a new mayor, Szabo says “it makes sense for everyone to transition together.”

February 14, 2019
This is the city’s best-kept networking secret by Lisa Bertagnoli
Published by Crain’s Chicago Business
This article discusses the efforts of Chicago’s Business Leadership Council to create wealth and economic opportunities for African-Americans, citing CMAP’s research on how the city’s racial economic gap hurts economic growth.

February 14, 2019
No tollway board, no problem: controversial Route 53 study keeps bringing consultants millions by Marni Pyke
Published by The Daily Herald
This article discusses the controversial study of extending Route 53, which continues to employ consultants on its feasibility study. CMAP designated the Route 53 project as ineligible for federal funding in ON TO 2050.

February 13, 2019
Schneider Invites Public to ‘New Congress Listening Tour’ Events by Jonah Meadows
Published by Patch, Deerfield
This article discusses U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s listening tour, which features panelists discussing policy issues. A February 19th event featured a CMAP project manager discussing the environmental impact of climate change on local communities

February 12, 2019
New downtown office space keeps them coming in Chicago by Matt Baker
Published by RE Journals
This article discusses the expanding office space available in downtown Chicago and the increased number of companies locating in the downtown. CMAP will be moving into the city’s Old Post Office building in 2020.

February 12, 2019
Chicago-Area Pace Suburban Bus Named Clean Fuels Champion by Betsy Lillian
Published by NGT News
This article discusses Pace’s designation as Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC). CMAP was a previous award recipient.

February 10, 2019
Crosby: Faced with a 760-acre warehouse proposal, a passionate opposition prepares for battle in Sugar Grove by Denise Crosby
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Beacon News)
This article discusses attempts to change rezoning in an area of Sugar Grove to allow the development of a warehouse/distribution facility. A concerned resident fighting this rezoning cites CMAP’s research on the functional value of the given area outweighing in medium dollar value the price it would bring.

February 8, 2019
Oak Park to join neighboring communities to ‘create a regional effort’ in fair housing assessment by Steve Schering
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Oak Leaves)
This article discusses a collaborative effort to assess fair housing in the region, including the village of Oak Park, CMAP, MPC, and the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance.

February 4, 2019
Selle: Doing the polka atop Foxconn’s changing plans by Charles Selle
Published by The Chicago Tribune (Lake County News-Sun)
This article discusses Taiwanese electronic manufacturer Foxconn’s efforts to build a major manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, miles from the Lake County border. It utilizes CMAP’s statistics on suburban job sites.

February 4, 2019
CDOT Assures Us They’re Not Seeking Federal Funding for the O’Hare Express by John Greenfield
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article discusses Elon Musk’s O’Hare tunnel proposal. CDOT asked CMAP to add the project to ON TO 2050, not, as assumed by many, to make it eligible for federal funding but because it is a major regional infrastructure project.

February 4, 2019
Elon Musk’s O’Hare Express faces uncertain future post mayoral election by Jay Koziarz
Published by Curbed Chicago
This article discusses the mayoral election and the lack of support for Elon Musk’s O’Hare tunnel project, which CMAP explored adding to its ON TO 2050 regional plan.

February 1, 2019
CDOT Is Trying to Convince CMAP to Add the O’Hare Express to ON TO 2050 by John Greenfield and Steven Vance
Published by Streetsblog Chicago
This article discusses the deliberation of whether CMAP should include Elon Musk’s O’Hare tunnel proposal to ON TO 2050.