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February Media Tips

New report tackles projected water shortages, quality issues in Illinois

Chicago region answers Obama’s call for innovative ways to support sustainable metropolitan development

August Media Tips

Illinois transportation advocates: Rep. Oberstar's bill a good start toward federal transportation investment reform; more work needed

MPC strongly supports growing movement toward goal-driven, coordinated federal transportation investment policy

States can make most of stimulus funding through investment strategies that target metropolitan regions

Great Lakes leaders will shape regional infrastructure investment agenda at Nov. 17 conference in Chicago

October Media Tips

Surrogates for Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama to keynote MPC Annual Luncheon Sept. 8 in the Loop

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