Illinois Association of Regional Councils
Regional Council Services
Planning for land use and development is an important activity for local governments. Regional councils… Learn More
Economic development is about building a strong and self reliant community, responsive to citizen needs.… Learn More
Transportation plans call for a greater number of options for getting around, including public transit,… Learn More
Many regional councils have in place sophisticated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with data used for… Learn More
Securing grant and loan assistance for community projects and programs is another primary service provided… Learn More
Regional councils often coordinate planning for trails and greenways in Illinois. The plans are used… Learn More
Regional councils create and maintain a tremendous quantity of demographic, economic, historic, land use, transportation… Learn More
Recognizing that direct lending programs represent another tool with which to help implement economic development,… Learn More
Local governments face numerous land use challenges. Regional councils have innovative programs and tools in… Learn More
Regional councils provide a direct link to workforce needs at the local level. Planners assist… Learn More
Regional councils often collaborate with other community agencies to support the well-being and quality of… Learn More