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With 2 proposed Will County industrial parks, ‘good timing’ for $1M freight study, offic
Image courtesy of Will County With proposals for two large scale industrial parks in the works — in Crete and Elwood — Will County...
Jul 24, 2017


Most south suburban TIF districts saw revenue increases, report says
TIF districts are widespread in the Southland, with communities using incremental increases in property tax revenue to pay for public...
Jul 22, 2017


CMAP’s Future of Economic Opportunity forum
That was one of the overarching questions discussed July 19 at Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s workshop, “The Future of...
Jul 20, 2017


Will County plans to lower property tax rate, finance chairman says
“This is even better than a freeze. We’re going down,” said Mike Fricilone, R-Homer Glen, referring to the county’s portion of the...
Jul 14, 2017


Opportunity Works internship opportunities for young adults
Opportunity Works A program providing sector-driven internships for young adults in suburban Cook County About the program: More than...
Jul 7, 2017


July 28: CSEDC Quarterly Forum, hosted by Flossmoor
Image courtesy of the Chicago Southland CVB CSEDC Summer Quarterly Forum Join us for the latest Economic Development news. Hear how our...
Jul 7, 2017


Cook County Bureau Chief presents Big Shoes Award to Panduit
From left: Panduit Senior Vice President Andy Stroede, Panduit Senior Engineering Manager Royal Jenner, CSEDC Deputy Executive Director...
Jul 6, 2017


Center helps women develop businesses in south suburbs
Entrepreneur Ternita “Trudy” Alston and other women business owners have learned that important lesson and others thanks to the Women’s...
Jul 6, 2017


Amazon hiring at new Monee location; Pace to offer new route
The electronic industry giant has full-time openings at its Fulfillment Center on Monee-Manhattan Road. Full-time jobs are open at...
Jun 27, 2017


Lincoln-Way agrees to sell Tinley Park land to Woodman’s
Woodman’s Waukesha, WI store Lincoln-Way High School District 210 agreed to sell 72 acres on the southwest corner of 191st and Harlem...
Jun 21, 2017


Funding opportunity for community economic development projects through the Department of Health and
To be eligible for the CED program, an applicant must meet three conditions: 1. Applicant must be a private, nonprofit CDC with 501(c)(3)...
Jun 14, 2017


Instacart food delivery service expands in south suburbs
The delivery service started in the Chicago area more than three years ago in downtown Chicago and slowly expanded outward, said...
Jun 13, 2017


July 19: The Future of Economic Opportunity forum
The opportunity to move up the economic ladder has been a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet research shows that fewer than 50...
Jun 7, 2017


Career Launch employment program now accepting applications
Career Launch provides job readiness and career exploration, job retention support, job placement, and wraparound services, as well as...
Jun 5, 2017


Jun 2, 2017


Expanded Menards to open Tuesday in Homewood
The store had been closed for about a year while construction was underway. Among the changes, the store will now carry appliances, pet...
May 22, 2017


$18M warehouse planned for Tinley Park
The Village Board is supporting a Class 8 incentive for Hillwood Properties, which would reduce the property tax assessment level on the...
May 19, 2017


MWRD again seeking bids on Crestwood property
Proposals are due May 23 for a 60-year lease on seven acres of MWRD-owned property west of Cicero Avenue and directly south of the...
May 12, 2017


Big Shoes Award recognizes strength of manufacturing in south suburbs
That’s the message being shared by Reggie Greenwood, director of economic development for the Chicago Southland Economic Development...
May 12, 2017
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