Region 1 Planning Council (R1) is a government-to-government agency creating plans and devising long-range solutions that allow Northern Illinois to move forward as one region. R1 addresses concerns in transportation, economic development, sustainability, legislative policy, blight, and community health by bringing together leaders across a variety of municipalities and industries. 

Together, we prioritize actions that make Northern Illinois a thriving region to live, work, and play.

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