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