The exciting November 3rd launch of the 2013 Women Build is in the books! Women from all over the south suburbs came out in droves to participate in what will be our 25th anniversary as an affiliate. Now we are ready to roll up our sleeves and take the next step to provide a safe, [...]
Get Your Taxes Done for Free Center for Economic Progress (CEP) has free tax sites in 15 communities throughout Illinois. Each year, we help nearly 20,000 people file their taxes and get all the tax credits they’ve earned and refunds they’re owed. Our free tax sites are more than a place to get your taxes [...]
As part of Cook County’s commitment to Fair Housing Month this April, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced an on-going partnership with Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs (HHCSS) to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties. Read the complete story: http://blog.cookcountyil.gov/economicdevelopment/2012/04/16/preckwinkle-and-habitat-for-humanity-join-hands-to-rebuild-communities/
Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez and Cook County Housing Authority Executive Director Rich Monocchio were featured on WBEZ’s (91.5FM) Eight Forty-Eight morning radio program, where the two discussed approaches to demolition of vacant properties in their respective communities. The station’s recognition of this major blight on both the City of Chicago and Chicago Heights underscores [...]