As part of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s next major regional planning effort, CMAP is conducting an exploratory scenario planning exercise. To inform this process, foresight practitioners from KerrSmith Design conducted a horizon scan, identifying signals, shifts, and drivers of change in northeastern Illinois. Helen Kerr, of KerrSmith Designs, will provide an overview of horizon scanning as a valuable tool for the early stages of an exploratory futures exercise. Then, CMAP will discuss the top-line findings for the CMAP region and outline how to support scenario development and subsequent planning and policy development efforts.