2025 State Conference
The annual APA-IL State Conference is not just an event – it's a 3-day extravaganza showcasing the absolute best in Illinois urban planning. Attendees can expect exciting educational sessions, one-of-a-kind mobile workshops, and unforgettable social soirées. We are excited to be back at the Old Post Office in Chicago!
2025 APA-IL State Conference
October 8-10, 2025
Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607
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The 2025 Conference Program is LIVE!
Registered conference attendees will be receiving a know-before-you-go email with instructions to access the conference app, Yapp. Please whitelist emails with the @cgiresults.com domain to insure you are receiving email communications.
FYI - Plan Commissioner Training
This year, we are pivoting our conference Plan Commissioner Training to a virtual training (not included in this year's conference). The virtual training will be held on 10/29/25 and is open to all appointed officials, future officials, and staff. Click here for more details and to register.
Registration is now open!
FAQ
- Students - Please check with your university before registering. UIC and UIUC are offering assistance.
- VOLUNTEER SLOTS ARE FULL Volunteer - Volunteering at the conference is a great option for students, interns, retirees, or those in transition that would like to attend. Volunteer a ½ day and receive complimentary registration for that same day. Click here to fill out the conference volunteer form.
- APA-IL is working once again with CGi to manage this year's conference. If you have any questions about the conference or your conference registration, please email contact@cgiresults.com or call 501-954-9244.
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2025 Standard Registration |
2025 Extended Registration |
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APA-IL Member Student Plan Commissioner 1 Day Volunteer: $0 |
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APA-IL Member Student Plan Commissioner 1 Day Volunteer: $0 |
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APA-IL Member Non-Member Student Plan Commissioner 1 Day Volunteer: $0 |
Registration Types
- Member: An American Planning Association (APA) or American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter (APA-IL) member. This includes APA-IL's Chapter Only membership.
- Non-member: An attendee that is not a current paid member of the American Planning Association or American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter.
The APA-IL offers Chapter-Only Memberships for just $50. Click here to purchase a Chapter-Only Membership and save on conference registration!
- Plan Commissioner: Any appointed or elected officials, commissioners, board members, or officials interested in attending the conference. NO PLAN COMMISSIONER TRAINING AT THE CONFERENCE THIS YEAR. A VIRTUAL TRAINING WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 29, 2025. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
- Student: Any currently enrolled student at any university. Students will be asked to use their university email and identify their college / university when registering. Check with your university to see if they have funding available to support your attendance before registering.
- AICP Exam Prep ONLY: Please register for the FREE AICP Exam Prep workshop through the conference registration. Conference registration is not required for attendance.
Become a 2025-26 sponsor and have a positive impact on Illinois' communities.
Sponsorship dollars play a critical role in helping the chapter produce this unique and exciting educational opportunity for hundreds of state-wide planners.
The State Conference provides a tremendous opportunity for your organization to engage with local and state government decision-makers, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and other planning professionals from across Illinois and beyond.
Get full details on packages, pricing, and irresistible sponsorship perks by clicking on the purple button above.
If you're ready to move forward with registering as a sponsor, click on the green button above.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best sponsorship fit for your organization, please contact Shelly Greenwood, Director of Sales, at sgreenwood@cgiresults.com.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of planning in Illinois.
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Venue Information
The APA-IL is excited to invite Illinois planners and allied professionals for three days of learning in downtown Chicago. Attendees will explore the Post Office, Chicago and beyond. The conference will be based out of The Old Post Office and hold some sessions at 320 South Canal.
The Old Post Office (Location A in map)
433 W Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60607
320 South Canal (Location B in map)
The Platform Conference Center
320 South Canal Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Accommodations
The room block at the Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown (Location C in map above) is SOLD OUT.
Single and double occupancy room rates are $179/night plus fees & tax.
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown
506 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Reservation requests received after 9/16/2025 cut-off date will be based on hotel availability at the contracted group rate.
The Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown is the official hotel for the APA-IL State Conference and will not reach out to you via email or telephone. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering housing, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with APA-IL, CGi, IHG Hotel, or Holiday Inn.
Parking
Recommended option
While we recommend taking public transportation to the State Conference, we know driving is inevitable for some. Parking is not included in conference registration or hotel reservations.
Closest and least expensive parking option is the parking lot at 519 S Clinton St., Chicago IL. We suggest purchasing parking through Spot Hero for the best rate.
Other parking options
If you are coming to this year's state conference via car, we suggest searching SpotHero for the best rates around the Old Post Office.
Click here for directions to the Old Post Office Parking Garage (courtesy of the Old Post Office) as well as rates and directions from the parking garage to the conference venue.
Click the Google Map below to start planning your trip to APAIL25!
Looking for information from our past conferences? Please visit our Past/Future Conferences webpage.
