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Cook County looks to redevelop former Oak Forest Hospital campus
Now the site of the former Oak Forest Hospital, closed since 2011, is in line for a redevelopment that will depend heavily on private...
Dec 2, 2020


Former legislator, Bremen Township supervisor Maggie Crotty passes away
Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Brady Gill Funeral Home, 16600 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. In lieu of...
Nov 6, 2020


From a canoe or kayak, see highlights of black history along the Little Calumet River
Image courtesy of Openlands Openlands and partner organizations in the Chicago region have been working for years to improve the...
Sep 24, 2020


2020 APA-IL Award winners include projects in Dolton, Frankfort and Matteson
South suburban projects include the communities of Dolton, Frankfort and Matteson. Student Award Village of Dolton Comprehensive Plan...
Sep 21, 2020


Funding opportunity: Community rebuilding grant for cleanup
The National Association of Realtors is working with the Mainstreet Associations of Realtors to assist local communities damaged by...
Jun 12, 2020


Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. passes away
A public visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home in Manhattan, Illinois from 2 PM – 8 PM. Face masks...
Jun 8, 2020


South suburban leaders condemn violence, pledge to strengthen communities
Some remarks addressed the distinction between demonstrators exercising their rights to express free speech and criminals taking...
Jun 5, 2020


Funding opportunity: Illinois Youth Investment Program
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is committed to helping Illinois’ at-risk youth by giving them the opportunity to...
Jun 2, 2020


Southland community celebrates history and culture at Robbins Day/Rainbow Push
Image courtesy of Rainbow/Push The Village of Robbins recently hosted Robbins Day at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., as a...
Dec 7, 2018


Roger Agpawa sworn in as mayor of Markham after legal fight
Agpawa was the top vote-getter in the April 2017 election, but he was blocked from taking office because of a felony conviction. Gov....
Sep 26, 2018


Aug. 23: State of the Port of Chicago meeting
If you have any questions about the event, contact Clayton Harris at iipd@iipd.com or Emily Rhodes at Delta Institute,...
Aug 7, 2018


Aug 3, 2018


Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide
Photo coutesy of Chicago Heights Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Drivin’ the Dixie June 16, 2018, 8 a.m. Olde Western Ave. &...
Jun 4, 2018


May 25–26: Lynwood to host American Cornhole Organization’s Midwest Major
Southland Center, A Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprise located in Lynwood, Ill. is hosting American Cornhole Organization (ACO), Midwest Major....
May 10, 2018


May 4-5: Scott Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge in Tinley
Friday Music by St. Jimmy (Green Day Tribute) & Don’t Speak (No Doubt Tribute), Food, Beverage, & Beer Tent 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival...
Apr 12, 2018


April 5: Cook County Policy Roadmap Community Conversation in South Holland
Cook County is developing a Policy Roadmap: a policy-driven, four-year strategic plan. As we begin crafting this plan, we would like to...
Mar 27, 2018


Homewood celebrates its 125th anniversary
The panel of mayors will be part of the Homewood Historical Society’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Homewood Public Library,...
Jan 9, 2018


Dec. 3, 2017 – Dec 3, 2018: Illinois Bicentennial celebration
It’s our 200th birthday and we are #ILLINOISPROUD Participate in the celebration! APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT Illinois Bicentennial is a...
Oct 16, 2017
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