If you have a strong desire to be a part of a department that lives by its mission, then you will want to be a part of the Matteson Fire Department. The Matteson Fire Department is now accepting applications and testing for Firefighter/Paramedics. Please be advised that the Village of Matteson desires to hire individuals who possess their paramedic certification. We strongly encourage you to work on obtaining this certification if you are placed on the Final Eligibility List

PCs for People, located in Oak Forest, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which helps to bridge the digital divide by making low cost hardware and internet service available to individuals in need. They provide corporations, government entities, and other organizations with no-charge secure, industry standard, data destruction and e-waste recycling services for “retired” computers and other electronics. Then they refurbish the computers for distribution to low income com

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning have opened a portal for expression of interest in the next round of Homes for Changing a Region. The portal will remain opened until September 17th. Assistance is free thanks to funding from IHDA. The assistance will develop short term housing action plans, which include a needs assessment with a data analysis, a local community survey, and an expert policy panel that covers 2-4 pressing housing

The Village is hiring for part-time positions for: Part-time Custodian Part-time Customer Service Clerical Part-time Community Development Admin Assistant Resume and cover letters can be sent to sdouglas@saukvillage.org

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has announced the list of 34 projects that will receive funding under the 2021 Invest in Cook grant program. A total of $8,502,580 will be distributed across 29 municipalities and will fund four transit, 15 bicycle/pedestrian, three freight and 12 road projects. Several south suburban municipalities are among the award recipients, including Country Club Hills, Harvey, Oak Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Sauk Village, Thornton,

Ford Announces Factory Order Cut-Off Dates for 2022 F-250 & F-450 Super Duty Trucks The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) has been advised of Ford Motor Company's announcement that November 12, 2021 is the factory order cut-off date for the 2022 F-250XL 4x2 Super Duty (Contract #178) and F 450 XL 4x2 Chassis Cab (Contract #181). Currie Motors is the SPC vendor for both contracts. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Tom Sullivan, 815-464-9200 o

It is with great sadness that the Village of Mokena announces the passing of former Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky. Born November 3, 1943, Mr. Grotovsky served as a Village of Mokena Trustee from 1981-1985, and from 1987-1989. He was elected Mayor in 1989 and re-elected in 1993, serving two full four-year terms in the office.

THE CITY OF HARVEY, ILLINOIS, acting pursuant to the City’s charter, will receive bids by email at procurement@cityofharveyil.gov for furnishing and performing work necessary for and incidental to the replacement of water meters within the City until Wednesday, August 25, 2021 by 10:00am (CT). Bids should be submitted via email with the subject line “WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – [COMPANY NAME].” Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10

Free car light repairs, hygiene products and and fresh food will be available on August 10th in Ford Heights. See flyer below for more information.

United Way of Metro Chicago has partnered with the Northwestern University Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management to bring you the Board Leadership Institute, a new program that prepares philanthropic business leaders for service on the boards of directors of local nonprofit organizations. Each training cohort is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of community opportunities and challenges, along with the tools to best leverage their skills in s