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May 25, 2023

Our Great Rivers grantees to implement plan recommendations

Four grantees will implement recommendations from plans created through CMAP's technical assistance program: Illinois International Port District and Chicago's Albany Park, Hegewisch, and McKin...

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May 17, 2023

Celebrating public service and regional excellence; focusing on the Plan of Action for Regional Transit

Executive Director Erin Aleman talks about recent activities at CMAP and in the region.

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May 12, 2023

What your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units

As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.

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April 17, 2023

Transit reform top of mind for northeastern Illinois' transportation leaders

CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman and other transportation leaders shared thoughts on the importance of transit reform and the changes needed to ensure the viability of transit.

Read More

March 30, 2023

State of the Region 2023: Northeastern Illinois supports equity and resilience in new survey; 7 community projects and leaders lauded for achievements

The State of the Region program celebrates the organizations and individuals successfully working to improve northeastern Illinois, its communities, and its people.

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February 22, 2023

Region convenes to discuss local climate action planning

In a recent CMAP Talks webinar, panelists discussed how communities can take climate action and resources you can use.

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February 09, 2023

Help plan for a sustainable water supply

This month, CMAP will begin a project with the Northwest Water Planning Alliance to create a water supply sustainability plan for the five-county, 80-community area.

Read More

February 01, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $5 million grant to improve traffic safety across the region

A major federal grant will fund the Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address the sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists.

Read More

January 23, 2023

Region comes together to agree on priority projects for northeastern Illinois

CMAP worked with partners and stakeholders throughout northeastern Illinois to identify high-priority projects for infrastructure law funding.

Read More

January 18, 2023

Northeastern Illinois launches PART project aims to secure financial viability of nation's 2nd largest transit system

The development of a plan for a stronger and more financially secure transit system for Chicagoland is now underway through PART: the Plan of Action for Regional Transit.

Read More

January 09, 2023

New report details vision, recommendations to reimagine mobility in northeastern Illinois

A new multi-year study lays out a detailed strategy and foundational groundwork for regional leaders to use when tackling the looming transit funding crisis.

Read More

January 04, 2023

City of Chicago, Cook County & Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Regional Partnership for Economic Development

Regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort to drive a regional economic strategy.

Read More

December 20, 2022

Traffic and transit ridership continues to shift in 2022

Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in 2020.

Read More

December 01, 2022

Does improving accessibility boost local economies?

Improving accessibility is vital to creating more economically prosperous and livable communities. But to truly understand the financial benefits of accessibility, we need more research.

Read More

November 30, 2022

New tool and strategies to strengthen regional economic development

A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position.

Read More

November 02, 2022

Celebrate your achievements with CMAP's 2023 Regional Excellence Awards

Have you worked on a project that has made our region more inclusive and thriving? Nominate it for a Regional Excellence Award.

Read More

October 28, 2022

Register now for free ADA training

Interested in improving accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in your community? Join our free training pilot.

Read More

October 28, 2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month brings attention to roadway safety crisis

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month, IDOT, with CMAP and other transportation partners, is bringing attention to the roadway safety crisis.

Read More

October 05, 2022

Regional leaders come together to maximize metropolitan Chicago’s economic growth

Leaders from the seven counties and City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation.

Read More

September 28, 2022

How your community can use planning to act on climate change

Learn how your community can use CMAP's local emissions summaries to plan climate action.

Read More


May 25, 2023

Our Great Rivers grantees to implement plan recommendations

Four grantees will implement recommendations from plans created through CMAP's technical assistance program: Illinois International Port District and Chicago's Albany Park, Hegewisch, and McKin...

Read More

May 17, 2023

Celebrating public service and regional excellence; focusing on the Plan of Action for Regional Transit

Executive Director Erin Aleman talks about recent activities at CMAP and in the region.

Read More

May 12, 2023

What your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units

As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.

Read More

April 17, 2023

Transit reform top of mind for northeastern Illinois' transportation leaders

CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman and other transportation leaders shared thoughts on the importance of transit reform and the changes needed to ensure the viability of transit.

Read More

March 30, 2023

State of the Region 2023: Northeastern Illinois supports equity and resilience in new survey; 7 community projects and leaders lauded for achievements

The State of the Region program celebrates the organizations and individuals successfully working to improve northeastern Illinois, its communities, and its people.

Read More

February 22, 2023

Region convenes to discuss local climate action planning

In a recent CMAP Talks webinar, panelists discussed how communities can take climate action and resources you can use.

Read More

February 09, 2023

Help plan for a sustainable water supply

This month, CMAP will begin a project with the Northwest Water Planning Alliance to create a water supply sustainability plan for the five-county, 80-community area.

Read More

February 01, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $5 million grant to improve traffic safety across the region

A major federal grant will fund the Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address the sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists.

Read More

January 23, 2023

Region comes together to agree on priority projects for northeastern Illinois

CMAP worked with partners and stakeholders throughout northeastern Illinois to identify high-priority projects for infrastructure law funding.

Read More

January 18, 2023

Northeastern Illinois launches PART project aims to secure financial viability of nation's 2nd largest transit system

The development of a plan for a stronger and more financially secure transit system for Chicagoland is now underway through PART: the Plan of Action for Regional Transit.

Read More

January 09, 2023

New report details vision, recommendations to reimagine mobility in northeastern Illinois

A new multi-year study lays out a detailed strategy and foundational groundwork for regional leaders to use when tackling the looming transit funding crisis.

Read More

January 04, 2023

City of Chicago, Cook County & Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Regional Partnership for Economic Development

Regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort to drive a regional economic strategy.

Read More

December 20, 2022

Traffic and transit ridership continues to shift in 2022

Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in 2020.

Read More

December 01, 2022

Does improving accessibility boost local economies?

Improving accessibility is vital to creating more economically prosperous and livable communities. But to truly understand the financial benefits of accessibility, we need more research.

Read More

November 30, 2022

New tool and strategies to strengthen regional economic development

A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position.

Read More

November 02, 2022

Celebrate your achievements with CMAP's 2023 Regional Excellence Awards

Have you worked on a project that has made our region more inclusive and thriving? Nominate it for a Regional Excellence Award.

Read More

October 28, 2022

Register now for free ADA training

Interested in improving accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in your community? Join our free training pilot.

Read More

October 28, 2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month brings attention to roadway safety crisis

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month, IDOT, with CMAP and other transportation partners, is bringing attention to the roadway safety crisis.

Read More

October 05, 2022

Regional leaders come together to maximize metropolitan Chicago’s economic growth

Leaders from the seven counties and City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation.

Read More

September 28, 2022

How your community can use planning to act on climate change

Learn how your community can use CMAP's local emissions summaries to plan climate action.

Read More

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