About
Region 1 Planning Council
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.

Happening Now
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June 2025 R1 Newsletter (PDF)
6/5/2025
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PRESS RELEASE: NILBA Expands Territory to Include Lake County (PDF)
6/3/2025
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NEWS RELEASE: Winnebago County Receives MPO Funding for Major Projects (PDF)
5/6/2025
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NEWS RELEASE: State of the Trails Data Mapping Project Begins (PDF)
5/6/2025
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NEWS RELEASE: MPO to Hold Open Houses Seeking Feedback for Three Transportation Plans (PDF)
5/6/2025
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NEWS RELEASE: WCCMHB looks to fill vacant seat (PDF)
4/10/2025
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Clean Energy Job Fair 4-17 (PDF)
4/9/2025
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April 2025 Newsletter (PDF)
4/7/2025
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PRESS RELEASE: Chiarelli Announced Vice-Chair of Board 3.28.2025 (PDF)
3/28/2025
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Connection Point: March 2025 Newsletter (PDF)
3/7/2025
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