New vehicle test sites coming to Southland
Addresses for the three inspection and repair facilities that will be in the south and southwest suburbs — Homer Glen, Park Forest and...
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Oct 18, 2016
Calumet area community leaders meet to address flooding issues
Image courtesy of RainReady Project Manager Molly Oshun During heavy rains, Bobby Evans places pallets at the edge of his front yard in...
Oct 3, 2016
Drawing a ‘bathtub ring’ for the Region
On Wednesday, the last in a series of listening sessions for the feasibility study on the federal designation was held at the Porter...
Sep 7, 2016
Richton Park to serve as pilot community for NOAA grant to help address climate extremes
APA Receives $300K NOAA Grant to Help Communities Address Climate Extremes The City of Berwyn and the Village of Richton Park, Illinois,...
Sep 7, 2016
Public Sector Energy Efficiency grants are now available
Grants of up to $300,000 are available, though they typically range from $2,000 to $50,000 and are dependent on the expected electricity...
Sep 2, 2016
State finally releases grants for local park projects
After lobbying long and hard, area park and forest districts will soon get grant money that has been promised to them since Bruce Rauner...
Sep 1, 2016
Sept. 15: “Green” Your Brownfield Workshop
Join Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, the Field Museum, Fresh Coast Capital and other local organizations to hear about...
Aug 29, 2016
Celebrity plungers raised nearly $18k for Cal-Sag Trail
Reggie Greenwood takes the plunge to raise support for the Cal-Sag Trail. Photo courtesy of Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold. Friends of...
Aug 26, 2016
Sept.1: City of Harvey town hall meeting
For further information, please contact: LaTonya Rufus Phone: (708) 210-5350 or lrufus@cityofharvey.org Follow-up: Please click here...
Aug 25, 2016
Can FEMA’s Flood Insurance Program afford another disaster?
Over the last 11 years, the program has fallen billions in debt; a 2015 report from the Government Accountability Office said it was...
Aug 24, 2016
Orland trims Taste waste
Image courtesy of the Village of Orland Park Orland Park’s effort to reduce the amount of garbage generated by its annual Taste of Orland...
Aug 17, 2016
MPC report outlines vision for Chicago rivers: more accessible, inviting, cleaner
Little Calumet River Ecology Paddle and Cleanup/Photo courtesy of Forest Preserves of Cook County Tourists often take architectural boat...
Aug 17, 2016
Aug. 27: Local officials plan dip in Cal-Sag Channel to raise funds for trail extension
Image courtesy of Grist A sign along the Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island warns visitors: “Caution, this waterway is not suitable for:...
Aug 9, 2016
Aug 27: Cal-Sag Celebrity Plunge in Blue Island
From the Friends of the Cal-Sag Trail: Please share with your communities: Please join the Friends of the Cal-Sag Trail and the...
Aug 8, 2016
At 25, Lake Katherine is a natural work in progress
It is a big achievement measured in small victories, such as the newly installed Habitat Pollinator Area. “This is my new favorite...
Aug 1, 2016
Markham invites residents to community meeting on remedial action planned for redevelopment property
For further information, please contact: John Thompson, Director of Economic Development Phone: (708) 331-4905 x 337 Follow-up: Please...
Jul 27, 2016
Aurelio’s Pizza volunteers team up with Shedd for beach cleanup
Great Lakes Action Day image courtesy of the Shedd Aquarium Longtime Aurelio’s Pizza customer Lisa Galullo and her son and daughter...
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