Cook County announces first round of grants for pollution reduction initiative
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the allocation of $1.4 million in grants to six businesses as part of the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program. This initiative, managed by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) in collaboration with the Chicago Urban League, aims to assist various suburban businesses such as dry cleaners, auto body shops, metal finishers, and food manufacturers in reducing their environmental impact.
Presidential General Election set for November 5, 2024
The Presidential General Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Voters can access election information and results, including voter registration details, on the Illinois State Board of Elections and Cook County Clerk websites.
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IDOT extends timeline for 55th Street project due to utility conflicts
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the ongoing project on 55th Street will face delays, extending into late fall before pausing for the winter. The work is set to resume in spring and continue through the fall of 2025. This initiative falls under IDOT's jurisdiction and not within the Village's responsibilities.
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Evanston opens new animal shelter addressing overcrowding issues
The City of Evanston and Cook County have officially opened the new Evanston Animal Shelter at 2310 Oakton Street. The facility addresses regional overcrowding and provides housing for animals impounded by Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control.
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Hines VA Hospital expands clinic hours at six suburban locations
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has expanded the operating hours at its six outpatient clinics in suburban Chicago. The new schedules were fully implemented by late September, aiming to improve access to care and accommodate the diverse needs of community veterans.
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Cook County unveils new dashboard tracking opioid-, gun-, temperature-related deaths
Cook County has introduced a new dashboard aimed at providing transparent access to data on opioid-related, gun-related, and temperature-related deaths. This initiative is designed to aid policymakers, health officials, and residents in understanding critical information about these issues.
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Brookfield Duck Race raises funds for parks and recreation
The Brookfield Women's Club successfully organized the Duck Race 2024, held on September 28, raising over $15,000 for the Brookfield Parks & Recreation Foundation. This year marked a record-breaking sale of more than 3,100 rubber ducks at local events such as the Brookfield Farmers Market and Friday Night Concerts.
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Oak Park Fire Department announces open house event on October 12
The Oak Park Fire Department will host its annual open house on October 12, coinciding with Fire Safety Month. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fire Station located at 100 N. Euclid Ave.
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Medicare Part D workshop scheduled for Oct. 3 in LaGrange
With the open enrollment period for Medicare approaching, eligible individuals are encouraged to attend a workshop about Medicare Part D and prescription drug coverage. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Aging Care Connections, located at 111 W. Harris Ave. in LaGrange.
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Riverside continues Commuter Lot 8 green parking lot construction
Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot construction continued last week. The General Contractor (MYS) completed the installation of the sidewalk and stairs.
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Town hosts first open house event for local entrepreneurs
The Town of Cicero hosted its first Business Open House on September 20th at the Cicero Community Center. The event, which began at 10 a.m., brought together town officials and local business owners to discuss business development and support.
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Village announces leaf collection program starting October 21
The Village's Leaf Collection Program will start on Monday, October 21. Residents are reminded that leaves should not be placed at the curb until Saturday, October 19. Until then, residents are encouraged to mow or mulch any leaves.