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AG sues over pet coke pollution in Chicago
Madigan filed the lawsuit Monday against KCBX Terminals Co., which stores petroleum coke, called pet coke, in huge piles along the...
Nov 5, 2013


2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program grant applications are now available
The solicitation for the 2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program is now open. Please download this letter or visit this link for...
Nov 1, 2013


Calumet Heritage Partnership seeks to designate Pullman to Dunes as Calumet Heritage Area
If approved by Congress, the heritage area would be managed and developed by a local entity. The Calumet Heritage Partnership is leading...
Oct 30, 2013


Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period is open from 11/4/13 to 12/6/13
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire...
Oct 30, 2013


National Endowment for the Arts accepting “Our Town” grant applications for up to $200k
Art works to improve the lives of America’s citizens in many ways. Communities across our nation are leveraging the arts and engaging...
Oct 30, 2013
Uninsured? Apply for CountyCare
Please share with your residents: Uninsured Cook County residents who meet eligibility requirements can apply for CountyCare, an Illinois...
Oct 29, 2013


Bicycling enthusiasts, officials celebrate opening of Pennsy Greenway trail
The point where the two states meet on the trail is just east of Wentworth Avenue, where red brick pavement marks the spot. An archway is...
Oct 28, 2013


Mining limestone beneath Robbins
A west suburban developer is looking to acquire massive swaths of land in Robbins and turn it into an industrial megaplex complete with a...
Oct 22, 2013


Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson: A Note From “Nowhere-land”
Sen. Toi Hutchinson (right) discusses the Illiana Expressway, South Suburban Airport and other regional issues with Gov Quinn, south...
Oct 15, 2013


MWRD honors Midlothian with “Biosolids User” award
With a goal of empowering community leaders with an awareness of local, state and federal resources and partnerships, the Metropolitan...
Oct 10, 2013


Video gambling growth equals nine casinos
There now are 9,794 machines operating at 2,402 locations, according to the Illinois Gaming Board, which is the equivalent of adding nine...
Oct 8, 2013


MWRD Board approves Watershed Management Ordinance
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved the Cook County...
Oct 4, 2013
Forest Preserves of Cook County seeks public comment on trail master draft plan
The Forest Preserves of Cook County seeks input on its Trail Master Plan, which will be open for public comment through October 18, 2013...
Sep 30, 2013
A hard Habitat to break: Nonprofit homebuilder turns 25
Ten years ago, Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs officials were thinking about packing it in. The Chicago Heights-based...
Sep 30, 2013
Multicultural celebration at Diversity Inc. dinner
Diversity Inc.’s 18th annual dinner, celebrating the multicultural communities of Chicago’s Southland, will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 2...
Sep 30, 2013


Oct. 26: Southland Health Care Forum fundraiser
Please share with your residents: Click here to download the flyer.
Sep 30, 2013


Park Forest wins 2013 APA award for Growing Green
The Village of Park Forest recently received the Illinois American Planning Association’s sustainability plan of the year award for...
Sep 27, 2013
Water funds are nearly dried up for South Suburban Joint Action Water Agency
Fed up with Chicago’s rising water rates, a group of south suburbs got together and borrowed nearly $5.6 million in 2012 to study if and...
Sep 24, 2013


Richton Park wants an inspector general to prevent scandal
“There’s nothing wrong,” Reinbold said. “There’s no scandal going on, like there has been in some other places where the sheriff has come...
Sep 24, 2013
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