SSMMANov 18, 2020Employment opportunity: Matteson Firefighter/ParamedicThe Mission Statement of the Matteson Fire Department is “To provide effective fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical and...
SSMMAOct 8, 2020South Holland, Southland mourn fallen firefighter Dylan CunninghamSouth Holland Firefighter Dylan Cunningham was honored with a funeral procession Wednesday afternoon that travelled from Smits Funeral...
SSMMAJun 5, 2020Southland leaders honor George Floyd, decry racism/violence and demand police supportSouthland mayors gathered to speak about George Floyd’s recent death at the hands of Minneapolis police and offer prayers and condolences...
SSMMAMay 22, 2020Cook County Board OKs sharing COVID-19-positive addresses with first respondersCommissioners voted 9-7 with one member abstaining from the resolution, which would direct the Cook County Department of Public Health to...
SSMMAMay 7, 2020Flossmoor Village Board backs resolution calling for release of COVID-positive locationsThe village board unanimously approved a resolution in support of this move at the May 4 meeting. As part of a collective effort from the...
SSMMAApr 8, 2020Fauci says the coronavirus is ‘shining a bright light’ on ‘unacceptable’ hea“I see a similarity here because health disparities have always existed for the African American community,” he said. “But here again,...
SSMMAApr 3, 2020Public Assistance Program applications for COVID-19 costs due April 12The Federal government declared a disaster specific to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13, 2020. This step, in conjunction with the State...
SSMMAMar 26, 2020IMA calls for companies to provide essential suppliesThe Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has put out a call for Illinois companies to help produce and supply critical Personal...
SSMMAMar 25, 2020Franciscan Health is in desperate need for Personal Protective Equipment at the hospitalFrom Franciscan Health Olympia Fields: March 24, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam: Healthcare providers are in an unprecedented and unpredictable...
SSMMAMar 25, 2020MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island will reopen to house coronavirus patientsIt is part of a broader plan announced by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to use facilities such as Chicago hotel rooms as isolation areas...
SSMMAMar 12, 2020Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information & resources3/20 – Illinois Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at...
SSMMAFeb 12, 2020Grant opportunities: Violence Prevention, Recidivism Reduction, and Restorative Practice/RestorativeTen (10) 24-Month Violence Prevention Demonstration Grants in the amount of $300,000 each over the grant period ($150,000 per year); Six...
SSMMAFeb 5, 2020Funding opportunity: Assistance to Firefighters Grant ProgramThe Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (Pub. L. No. 116-6) includes $350 million for the Assistance to Firefighter...
SSMMAJan 30, 2020Grant opportunities: Community Oriented Policing ServicesUpdate: The COPS Office has extended the solicitation deadline for several open grant programs due to the potential impact of...
SSMMAJan 16, 2020Funding opportunities: ComEd’s Green Region, Powering Safe Communities and Powering the Arts pApplications for all three programs will be accepted from Friday, Jan. 17- Friday, March 13. The programs will award grants up to...
SSMMAJan 9, 2020Grant opportunities: COPS Hiring Program & Community Policing DevelopmentThe COPS Office is pleased to announce that the following two grant funding opportunities are now open and accepting applications: COPS...
SSMMAJan 6, 2020Funding opportunity: IL State Fire Marshal’s Small Equipment Grant programFrom the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal: Applications for the Small Equipment Grant program are now being accepted. The Small...
SSMMAOct 10, 2019Another $1.2 million in federal grants awarded to five South Suburban fire departmentsCongresswoman Robin Kelly announced recently that five additional south suburban fire departments will receive federal grants totaling...
SSMMASep 11, 2019Sept. 14: Rally to save MetroSouth Medical CenterAs you may well know, MetroSouth Hospital has announced their closing effective September 30th 2019. This will have a direct impact in...
SSMMASep 5, 2019Four south suburban fire departments receive federal grants totaling $610,000Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that four south suburban fire departments will receive a total of $610,000 in federal grants to...