Cicero Public Works employees have been actively engaged in cleaning streets and neighborhoods throughout July 2024, thanks to a program supported by President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero. The initiative aims to keep local teenagers occupied with productive work during the summer.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), announced today the allocation of nearly $8 million for 35 projects under the 2024 'Invest in Cook' grant program. The funding will be distributed across various municipalities, township road districts, transit agencies, special purpose governments, and a nonprofit conservation organization to support transit, pedestrian, bicycle, freight, and road projects.
Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026. From the week of August 1 through September 13, the County will be sharing a community survey and holding a series of community events to gather input into its priorities.
The City of Berwyn, Illinois has been ranked as the 33rd safest mid-size city in America by Safewise, a national security review platform. The ranking is part of Safewise's annual list, which uses FBI crime reporting statistics and data to determine the safest cities.
The Brookfield Farmers Market has been voted the top farmers market in Illinois for the second consecutive year, according to the American Farmland Trust's America's Farmers Market Celebration contest. Additionally, it secured the first position in the Midwest region and ranked fourth nationwide.
Fresh-picked corn from Market growers will be sold by the ear hot off the roaster from about 9:30 a.m. until supplies are gone at the Market in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St.