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The disaster proclamation, signed Aug. 18, took effect immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days.
08/24/2026

The disaster proclamation, signed Aug. 18, took effect immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days.

Local governments can now seek up to $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant dollars through the state to aid recovery efforts.

Volunteers are needed on August 24 and August 25 for a free food giveaway in Hazel Crest, where the village will distrib...
08/23/2026

Volunteers are needed on August 24 and August 25 for a free food giveaway in Hazel Crest, where the village will distribute up to 14,000 pounds of food to families impacted by tornadoes.

Harvey, Homewood, Markham, and Hazel Crest residents can receive food from the village and faith partners on August 25, and volunteers are needed to prepare.

“It doesn’t matter what color your state is — we’re all Americans, and we need to stand together in a time of need” and ...
08/22/2026

“It doesn’t matter what color your state is — we’re all Americans, and we need to stand together in a time of need” and remain “Southland strong,” said Lansing mayor Brian Hardy.

Local mayors joined 2nd congressional district leadership to reject political partisanship, pleading for aid from the federal government during an unprecedented storm surge.

Hazel Crest is distributing 14,000 pounds of food to residents, as well as families from Harvey, Markham, and Homewood w...
08/21/2026

Hazel Crest is distributing 14,000 pounds of food to residents, as well as families from Harvey, Markham, and Homewood who have been impacted by summer storms. Here's what you need to know.

Harvey, Homewood, Markham, and Hazel Crest residents can receive food from the village and faith partners on August 25, and volunteers are needed to prepare.

Illinois does not license electricians at the state level. Each village keeps its own list of registered contractors or ...
08/19/2026

Illinois does not license electricians at the state level. Each village keeps its own list of registered contractors or you can check with a chapter of the Illinois Association of Electrical Contractors to find someone to help you with electric box, meters, and panel repair, Citizen Grit reports.

A second tornado hit Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood. Here's who to call for tree removal, electric repairs, food replacement and shelter.

Harvey School District 152 saw decreases in year-to-date revenues and increased expenditures in July. However, school of...
08/19/2026

Harvey School District 152 saw decreases in year-to-date revenues and increased expenditures in July. However, school officials say the district is starting the new year with a robust fund balance.

Harvey School District 152 saw decreases in year-to-date revenues and increased expenditures in July. However, school officials say the district is starting the new year with a robust fund balance.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation Tuesday, expediting the state's procurement process and even allowing lo...
08/19/2026

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation Tuesday, expediting the state's procurement process and even allowing local governments to seek upwards of $250,000 in state dollars to bolster recovery efforts following summer storms.

Local governments can now seek up to $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant dollars through the state to aid recovery efforts.

“The district received bond funds, which is what will take care of the big project and the residual balances from the sm...
08/18/2026

“The district received bond funds, which is what will take care of the big project and the residual balances from the smaller projects that the other grants don’t cover,” said West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 chief business official Janiesa Owens said.

West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 presented a $24 million tentative budget with a public hearing scheduled for early September. Despite reductions in revenues, the district has secured grant funding to support capital projects.

“Climate change does not obey municipal borders or state lines. They are neither red nor blue,” said 2nd Congressional D...
08/17/2026

“Climate change does not obey municipal borders or state lines. They are neither red nor blue,” said 2nd Congressional District Democratic nominee Donna Miller. Disaster assistance is “not a favor” from the president, Miller said, rather “a commitment that our government makes to every American in a time of need.”

Local mayors joined 2nd congressional district leadership to reject political partisanship, pleading for aid from the federal government during an unprecedented storm surge.

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