8 May 1998
AICP Exam-Applications due 11 January 1999. Registration deadline is 15 March 1999. Call 1-309-444-3196 for additional information.

24-28 April 1999
APA Planning Conference- Seattle Sheraton/Westin

13 March 1999
Fourth Annual Open Space Congress- Focus on Land Acquisition 8:30am to 2pm at Governors State University, University Park, IL 60466. Conact Mary Tano (708)534-4484 Email lxmary@lincolnnet.net for more information.

14 December 1998
Tools for Development- Half-day workshop begins at 8:30a.m. with continental breakfast at 7:30a.m. at the Ramada Inn Chicago South (17040 S Halsted Street- Harvey, IL.) Presented by South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, the Regional Transportation Authority, and the Southland Chamber. A workshop concerned with development, redevelopment and infill. Please call Bill Reynolds at (312)917-0753 for more information.

3 December 1998
Transportation: People, Process & Projects in Eastern Will County- 7:30p.m. at the Park Forest Village Hall. Presented by the Eastern Will County Regional Council. Second in a series of workshops designed for local officials to receive and share information on important transportation issues. Please contact EWRC at (708)389-1285 for additional information

20 November 1998
Workshop for Zoning Officials - noon to 4 p.m. Presented by South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and the South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center at Governors State University, University Park, IL 60466. "Zoning is a critical tool in every community's effort to establish and maintain its unique identity." Please call Karen Fullett at (708)206-1155 for more information.

12 November 1998
South Cook/ North Will Planners Forum - noon to 1:30p.m. at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Av, Orland Park, IL 60462. Topic = What are the responsibilities of municipalities in reviewing development plans related to archaeology and historic-related issues? Speaker = Ms. Anne Haaker, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. Please call Mary Tano (708)534-4484 to confirm your attendance.

6 November 1998
Creative Site Planning for Developers and Communities - 8:30a.m. to noon. Presented by the South Metropolitan Regional Leadership Center at Governors State University, University Park, IL 60466. "A practical discussion to better understand the differing perspectives of builders, developers, municipal officials and other public interests." If you have any questions, please contact Mary Tano at (708)534-4484 or e-mail lxmary@lincolnnet.net.