Regional councils are multi-services agencies which supplement and compliment the
services provided by local governments.A unique aspect of regional councils is their ability to serve as comprehensive regional organizations and also to be designated as special purpose agencies, such as economic development districts or area agencies on aging. Regional councils act as the "umbrella agency" for numerous programs. They can sponsor pilot programs and can also operate long-term basic services. Not all services are offered by all regional. The following examples emphasize the flexibility and potential that is available through Illinois regional councils.
Administrative ServicesDemographic and Mapping
Development Codes Preparation
Ordinance Codification
Subdivision Ordinance Preparation
Zoning Administration
Grant Research, Writing and Administration
Recycling Grants
HUD Grants
Local Law Enforcement Block Grants
Transportation Grants
COPS Grants
FEMA Fire Assistance Grants
Household Surveys
CDAP Project Administration
Financial Services
Census and Data Services
Website Production
Graphic Design Services
Code Enforcement System
Tax Map Maintenance
Aerial Photography
Local Clearinghouse Review
Local Government Technical Assistance
State and Federal Agency Liaison Services
9-1-1 Address and Mapping Services
Flood Insurance Coordinator
Joint Purchasing Council
State Data Center
Head Start and Early Head Start
School to Work
Family Self-Sufficiency
Court Diversion Services
Police Training
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Business Data Services
Population and Household Forecasting
Employment Forecasting
Traffic Safety Activities
Traffic Counting
Personnel Assistance
Senior Services
Economic Development ServicesComprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Community Development
Revolving Loan Fund Administration
Capital Improvement Programs
Housing Rehabilitation, Inspection and Coordination
EDA Project Administration
Tax Increment Financing
Business Development Public Infrastructure Program
Brownfield Redevelopment
Historic Preservation and Downtown Rehabilitation
Enterprise Zone Administration
Planning ServicesComprehensive Plans
Land Use Planning
Geographic Information System and Parcel Mapping
Residential Planning
Transportation Engineering and Planning
Environmental Planning and Natural Resources
Solid Waste Planning and Development
Park and Recreation Planning
Public Works Planning and Development
Emergency Planning Coordination
Water Quality Management
Greenways Planning
