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July Media Tips
  • Jul 1, 2008
Bicycle Tales from Two Metropolitan Cities: Chicago and Stockholm, Sweden Allstate Technology Consultant Jace Cole is what you would call a bicycle enthusiast. Over the past two summers, the Chicago native has logged more than a 1,000 miles on his bicycle through grueling, 38-mile,…
March Media Tips
  • Mar 24, 2008
A+ Illinois Encourages State Senators to Support School Funding Reform Bill The A+ Illinois campaign for statewide school funding reform is asking voters to visit the A+ Illinois Web site to send letters to their state senators encouraging them to sign on to the growing list of…
Community members invited to help plan retail, transportation access on city's Near North Side
  • Mar 11, 2008
(Chicago) … The Clybourn corridor between North and Ashland avenues has adapted from a manufacturing hub to a diverse and bustling commercial center. Meanwhile, residential development in the neighborhood continues, including two new mixed-income communities being created by the…
September Media Tips
  • Sep 1, 2007
New Study: Affordable Homes Near Jobs, Transit Key to Slowing Climate Change A new national study offers conclusive evidence that reducing metropolitan Chicago’s energy consumption relies on meeting the growing demand for affordable homes near jobs and transportation options. Growing…
June Media Tips
  • Jun 22, 2007
Businesses to Urge Governor to Support Funding for Regional Transit System The p.m. rush hour at Union Station will be the backdrop on Monday, June 25, for a news conference with business, university, and elected leaders calling on Gov. Rod Blagojevich to support a funding fix that will…
Metropolitan Planning Council celebrates Olympics win, recommends priorities to achieve 'lasting legacy'
  • Apr 18, 2007
MPC encourages city, Chicago 2016 to undertake projects that will improve quality of life, equity of opportunity, and economic redevelopment in metropolitan Chicago
MPC recommends strategies for maintaining contact with CHA families in private housing market
  • Apr 17, 2003
New research improves CHA service to relocating families
November 2002 Media Tips
  • Nov 1, 2002
November 2002 Media Tips: MPC Endorses 1000 South Michigan Development, Riverdale Rolls Out Employer-Assisted Housing Program, Illinois State Legislators Pledge Support for Education Funding Reform, MPC Assesses CHA Plan for Redevelopment

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