On February 21, as required by state statute, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released his state budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), which runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This kicks off the annual state budget process…
Cook County’s elected leaders are taking an in-depth look at how the property tax system affects taxpayers and the communities that need services to thrive. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Government…
It’s time to celebrate a year of economic collaboration in northeastern Illinois. The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership Year in Review highlights its development into a dynamic force. The partnership drives economic growth and advances equity across our region, and includes…
Take a look at an updated tool that allows you to compare job quality and access to a living wage by zip code, county, or throughout our region. CMAP has upgraded the Job Quality and Access Tool, with improvements to…
Northeastern Illinois’ economy is changing. An inclusive growth analysis by TIP Strategies encouraged the region to become a national leader in the clean energy economy. Our industrial base has evolved to meet global demand for services and to leverage our…
“A powerful force for driving growth and creating opportunities throughout the region.” Today, regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and six counties across metropolitan…
ADA compliance can be costly for communities — but the financial benefits may be bigger. A cracked sidewalk. A train platform without an elevator. A busy intersection with no audio signals. For many people in our region, these are more…
A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations across the region, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position. Communities can use the tool to understand the advantages of their local labor market,…
Leaders from the seven counties across the region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will), along with the City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations throughout the region, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation. With…
Why broadband internet access is important for communities Affordable access to broadband internet isn’t a new topic. For decades, communities in northeastern Illinois and elsewhere have been planning for broadband infrastructure capable of delivering reliable and fast internet speeds for…