The official podcast for the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, hosted by Andy Cross, AICP, produced & edited by Phil Green, AICP, and powered by our sponsors.
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter Podcast
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The official podcast for the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, hosted by Andy Cross, AICP, produced & edited by Phil Green, AICP, and powered by our sponsors.
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March 8, 2026
Episode 19 - Ben LeRoy, AICP
<p>Join us as we sit down with Ben LeRoy, AICP <u>and</u> JD!Ben is an academic advisory and instructor at the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign with a great planning story to share. A highlight is our discussion about planning internships. Where was yours? Can you reflect on what you learned and the lessons you brought with you? </p><p>And listen for a special message at the end of the episode!</p><p>Thanks for listening in and getting to know more about theplanners in the great state of Illinois! Be sure to say hello if you see any of us at the state conference, and feel free to email the Chapter with ideas for the podcast at <a href="mailto:podcast@ilapa.org">podcast@ilapa.org</a>. Take care and enjoy the show!</p><p>-Andy Cross, AICP</p><p> </p><p>Music: "Funky Pop” and “Epic Piano” Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<br><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p><p>Sound effects: Creative Commons 0: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/</a></p><p> * 677458__kalhan__phone-ring-out-call-end-tone.wav.wav</p><p> * url: <a href="https://freesound.org/s/677458/">https://freesound.org/s/677458/</a></p><p> * 467199__thunderquads__phone-pickup.wav.wav</p><p> * url: https://freesound.org/s/467199/</p><p></p>
October 19, 2025
Episode 18 - LIVE from the 2025 APA-IL State Conference
<p>Join in the discussion with the 2025 winners of the DanielBurnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan: The Village of Downers Grove and Houseal Lavigne for the “Guiding DG - Planning the Future of Downers Grove” Comprehensive Plan. We’re joined by Jason Zawila, AICP, Planning Manager forthe Village, and John Houseal, FAICP, partner and co-founder of Houseal Lavigne.</p><p>NOTES & LINKS:</p><p>Downers Grove Comprehensive Plan website: <a href="https://guiding-dg-plans-vdg.hub.arcgis.com/pages/comprehensive-plan">https://guiding-dg-plans-vdg.hub.arcgis.com/pages/comprehensive-plan</a></p><p>Village of Downers Grove, IL: <a href="https://www.downers.us">https://www.downers.us</a></p><p>Houseal Lavigne: <a href="https://www.hlplanning.com">https://www.hlplanning.com</a></p><p> </p><p>MUSIC:</p><p>"Rock On Chicago" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>“Carpe Diem” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>“Digital Lemonade” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<br><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a></p><p> </p><p>Comments and feedback: podcast@ilapa.org</p><p></p>
August 23, 2025
Episode 17 - 2025 APA-IL State Planning Conference!
<p>Are you excited for the 2025 APA-IL State Conference? Join in our chat with Phil Green, AICP, the Chairman of this year's Conference. The theme this year centers around the value of storytelling in planning. Phil's vision for the conference is amazing, so tune in for a preview and we'll see you in October!</p><p><u><strong>Show Notes</strong></u></p><p>Keynote Speaker: <strong>Margaret Chandra Kerrison</strong></p><p><a href="https://margaretkerrison.my.canva.site/">https://margaretkerrison.my.canva.site/</a></p><p>Mobile Workshop: Dilla! Sherman “Dilla” Thomas</p><p><a href="https://www.chicagomahogany.com/our-historian">https://www.chicagomahogany.com/our-historian</a> (all his social media links are here)</p><p> </p><p>MUSIC:</p><p>"Rock On Chicago" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)<br>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<br><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a></p><p>“Happy” “Funk Music” and “Glitter Blast” – Music byTwisterium/ twisterium.com</p><p><a href="https://www.twisterium.com/creative-commons-music/">https://www.twisterium.com/creative-commons-music/</a></p><p> </p><p>Comments and feedback: podcast@ilapa.org</p>
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