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SPC Extends Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus Contract
The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board has voted to approve a month-to-month contract extension with Global Emergency...
Jul 10, 2014


Decision day nears for towns that want water via Hammond
After three years of planning, members of the South Suburban Joint Area Water Agency are expected to decide within the next few weeks...
Jul 8, 2014


Grant aimed at boosting firefighter safety in Southland
The Department of Homeland Security, which manages the firefighter grant program, recently gifted departments in MABAS Division 24 — the...
Jul 8, 2014


Retired Hazel Crest Village Manager James Whigham, Sr.: may he rest in peace…
We were saddened to learn that Jim passed away in his home on Saturday, 7/5/14. We will all miss this truly remarkable man and send The...
Jul 8, 2014


Power back for most, but outages linger
Photo credit: Carolyn Sweeny Rick Pazier had to toss all the perfectly good steaks he’d bought for Independence Day due to a three-day...
Jul 3, 2014


Possible lightning strike sets Steger Village Hall on fire
At the Steger Village Hall and police department, investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire last night that left behind...
Jul 1, 2014


Final arrangements for Leonard Doyle, Rita Kueny’s father
From: Ed Paesel Re: Final arrangements for Leonard Doyle It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rita Kueny’s father,...
Jul 1, 2014


July 10: Crete Village Administrator Tom Durkin farewell event
RSVPs are required by 7-7-14 to: Maggie Platter, mplatter@villageofcrete.org or 708-672-5479. Mr. Durkin is leaving Crete to take a...
Jun 27, 2014


SPC News: Take Advantage of Warehouse Direct’s Free Trial Offer on Soaps & Hand Cleaners!
Warehouse Direct Solutions, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Janitorial Supplies vendor, is offering a free trial for public...
Jun 26, 2014


Jun 26, 2014


Olympia Fields grant to cover sewer work
The village was facing the possibility of fines because of stormwater leaking into sanitary sewer lines, taxing the sanitary sewers and...
Jun 26, 2014


July 20: Battle of the ‘Burbs – Police/Fire Chiefs vs. Mayors/Managers
Dolton Mayor Riley Rogers at the 2013 Battle of the ‘Burbs event. Photo courtesy of Mayor Lou Presta’s Facebook account. From Crestwood...
Jun 24, 2014


Jun 24, 2014


Cook County: Improving transportation boosts south suburban economy
Because as it turns out, much of the accomplishments Preckwinkle cited for the south suburbs were actually assorted road repairs and...
Jun 20, 2014


Energy Efficiency Funding and Technical Assistance Available for Public Buildings
Funding and technical assistance are available through the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program to help...
Jun 20, 2014


Congratulations to Illinois Youth Recreation Corps grant recipients
Congratulation to the communities that received funding for summer jobs through Governor Quinn’s Illinois Youth Recreation Grant. The...
Jun 20, 2014


Steger appoints new police chief
Photo credit: Village of Richton Park Richton Park’s deputy police chief has been tapped as Steger’s new top cop. Steger Mayor Ken...
Jun 20, 2014


Grant opportunity: National Endowment for the Humanities’ Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Org
Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than...
Jun 16, 2014
Employment opportunity: SSHC Fair Housing/Lending Intake Specialist
South Suburban Housing Center is the regional fair housing enforcement and counseling agency serving primarily the south metropolitan...
Jun 13, 2014
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