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Aurelio’s Pizza volunteers team up with Shedd for beach cleanup
Great Lakes Action Day image courtesy of the Shedd Aquarium Longtime Aurelio’s Pizza customer Lisa Galullo and her son and daughter...
Jul 27, 2016


July 30: Growing Green Recycle Fest in Park Forest
Have you got televisions, old electronics or household batteries to get rid of that are cluttering up your home, basement or garage? Do...
Jul 19, 2016


Chicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle launch Industrial Growth Zones Pro
New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook...
Jul 18, 2016


Governor Rauner signs Executive Order providing independent status for Millennium Reserve
More photos are here. Millennium Reserve Senior Program Manager Sarah Coulter provided a video of Gov. Rauner’s remarks here.
Jul 14, 2016


Request for proposals: Harvey remediation contractor – new meeting date
The City of Harvey and the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) invites qualified contractors to provide bids for...
Jul 13, 2016


Harvey and the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association invite public comment on cleanup activ
The proposed cleanup activities would be funded under a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Loan Agreement (#BF965250-01-4) between the...
Jun 20, 2016


Markham and SSMMA invite public comment on cleanup activities proposed for Markham redevelopment pro
The proposed cleanup activities would be funded under a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Loan Agreement (#BF965250-01-4) between the...
Jun 16, 2016


Nonprofit to help six south suburbs with chronic flooding
Photo courtesy of blueislandresidents.org The epicenter of Blue Island’s decades-old flooding problem is the corner of Washington and...
Jun 16, 2016


Grant opportunity: Chi–Cal Rivers Fund 2016 Request for Proposals
Geographic focus of the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund The Chi–Cal Rivers Fund (Fund) is inviting applications for competitive grant funding. With a...
Jun 15, 2016


Jun 13, 2016


New options for TV/computer monitor disposal
Unwanted TV & Monitor Recycling Throughout Chicagoland From VetTech You can help U.S. Military veterans and your local community by...
Jun 13, 2016


June 15: Urban Forest Management Plan Workshop
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 2:00pm to 4:00pm SSMMA 1904 W. 174th Street East Hazel Crest IL 60429 Register here Trees are known to...
Jun 9, 2016


SSMMA escapes to the great outdoors at new Forest Preserves camp ground
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County opened up its gates for public camping in 2015 for the first time in 50 years (see story...
Jun 3, 2016


Great Rivers Chicago Calumet boat tour
Photo courtesy of Dennis Latto The joint team of Great Rivers Chicago, Millennium Reserve and the South Suburban Mayors and Managers...
May 27, 2016


Mokena offers electronic recycling for residents only
Officials praised it as a great program and one that would prevent a disaster, as all Will County electronic recycling centers —...
May 25, 2016


New drug collection boxes at MWRD facilities work to protect waterways and encourage safe disposal
As a result of recent success at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Drug Take Back Day...
May 18, 2016


Groups plant scrubs to beautify Orland Grassland area near LaGrange Road
The work at Orland Grassland was the result of a collaborative effort by the Orland Grassland Volunteers, the University of Illinois...
May 17, 2016
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