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Nov 19, 2020
Funding opportunity to Advance Health Equity
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to identify and learn from multi-sector coalitions with a demonstrated history of addressing...

Nov 18, 2020
National Civic League seeks nominations for All-America City Award
The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to...


Nov 18, 2020
Local leaders join in call for COVID-19 precautions
Related: Chicago region’s mayors call on residents, businesses to unite to re-flatten the COVID-19 curve; and Public Health Officials...

Oct 22, 2020
SSMMA presents on health and transportation policy at Transport Chicago’s Virtual Conference
The session highlighted the south suburban region’s integration of health considerations into project scoring. Transportation choices and...

Sep 24, 2020
Grant opportunity: Healing Illinois
As part of the State of Illinois’ holistic response to COVID-19 and the racial disparities its impact revealed, the Illinois Department...


Aug 10, 2020
Shortened deadline sparks increased efforts by south suburban census advocates
After it temporarily suspended 2020 Census field data collection activities in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau...


May 14, 2020
Cook County unveils COVID-19 Response Plan-From Rapid Response to Equitable Recovery
The six policy priorities include Healthy Communities – Health and Wellness; Vital Communities – Economic Development; Safe & Thriving...

Apr 13, 2020
FEMA seeks public comment on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Regulatory Affairs...


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,...
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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Aug 9, 2019
Funding opportunity: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize elevates the compelling stories of community members throughout the country who...


Jul 25, 2019
Officials warn ‘people will die’ if Blue Island hospital closes
The hourslong hearing took place at St. Benedict Church, just a block from MetroSouth Medical Center, whose operators are seeking...


Jul 15, 2019
Blue Island’s MetroSouth Summit draws more than 200 first responders, medical professionals, communi
A crowd of more than 200 gathered for the City of Blue Island’s MetroSouth Summit, held earlier today at the City Hall East Annex. Hosted...


Jul 11, 2019
10 reasons why the south suburbs should rank among the best places to live
1. Diversity. Demographically, the region is home to a diverse mix of people of various races and ethnicities. From young ages, children...


Apr 26, 2019
Municipal leaders gain tools to advance racial equity through policy at REAL workshop
From left: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Director of Housing Initiatives Kyle Smith, NLC REAL Director Leon T. Andrews, NLC REAL Program...


Apr 9, 2019
Five ways to prepare your city for next year’s census
National League of Cities: The Census Bureau has spent the past nine years preparing for the country’s largest domestic mobilization...
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