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Tax credits ‘icing on the cake’ for Chicago’s EAH employers

by Jane Hornstein
Mar 10, 2010
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As home sales in Chicago begin to pick up, a range of city employers are offering employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs that support their workers’ homeownership goals, boost the housing market, and benefit the companies in the long run. Through EAH, employers provide assistance to their…

Illinois receives federal funds to unlock freight and commuter gridlock

by Jackie Diaz
Feb 18, 2010
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On Feb. 17, the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus bill, the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced the recipients of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grants. Illinois received funding for three projects…

Model housing strategies in north and south suburbs share common theme: collaboration

Despite Illinois’ famous appetite for local control, with more units of local government than any other state, a new way of doing business – municipal collaboration – is proving effective and attracting both political and media attention. A group of communities in the south…

MPC in Springfield: Solutions for a strong economy

Good policy doesn’t have to be expensive – in fact, it can lead to cost savings – and MPC’s 2010 Springfield legislative agenda is proof. This session, MPC is advocating for several bills that would improve state policies related to water supply planning, pedestrian safety,…

Transit takes center stage during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Tonight, the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games will kick off in Vancouver, Canada. More than 6,800 athletes representing 80 countries will compete in a series of events that will reach an audience of three billion television viewers worldwide. Olympic organizers are expecting more than a…

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MPC in Springfield: Renewal of Ill. Affordable Housing Tax Credit program one step closer to reality

MPC in Springfield: It's unanimous! Rainwater harvesting bill through Senate, on to House

by Josh Ellis
Mar 10, 2010
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Calling all visionaries: MPC seeks nominations for 2010 Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning

EAH is playing key role in Find Your Place in Chicago

MPC in Springfield: Public-private partnerships bill passes Senate Executive Committee

by Peter Skosey
Mar 8, 2010
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February Media Tips

Feb 26, 2010
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Metropolitan Planning Council, Openlands commend newly approved regional water supply plan

Jan 26, 2010
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Nov 23, 2009
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New report tackles projected water shortages, quality issues in Illinois

Nov 20, 2009
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Cook County rewards communities with more than $12M for taking collaborative approach to foreclosure recovery

Nov 6, 2009

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