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In August 2021, there were 24 opioid-related fatalities in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. #ChicagoHeights

“My journey of becoming who and what I am required a recipe; sustaining growing pains, experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly. It also requires fixing one’s mess; your inner self- release negativity, hurt and the unfairness that you will go through only sours your attitude, drains your energy, and limits your creativity."

In his report to the city council, Les Swintek, city finance director, told the council that the 2021 estimated tax levy would be posted for public viewing, as required by law, before it is voted on in December. He said the tax levy is zero percent.

Mayor David Gonzalez said the lot would make a good parking facility for the district’s buses.

"It has always been my goal to see that low income and minority students have access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable education."

Eric Anderson, managing director of investment banker Piper Sandler, the bond underwriter, told the council that future sales of water to new wholesale customers such as Homewood and Flossmoor would finance the 10-year bond, not city taxpayers. 

On Sunday October 17th, many from around Chicagoland will come to Chicago Heights, IL to honor Pastor/Activist Chief Apostle, Dr. William McCoy of My Brother’s Keeper Outreach and Community Resource Center in Chicago Heights, IL.

Chicago Heights City Council OKs Resolution to Give Bloom Plaza Facelift  (Chicago Heights, IL) - The Chicago Heights City Council Wednesday night voted to approve a resolution authorizing an economic incentive agreement to help improve Bloom Plaza, home of Skyline Restaurant.

Mayor, City Council Applaud Old Plank Trail Student Mural Project (Chicago Heights, IL) – At the City of Chicago Heights’ regular city council meeting on Wednesday night, the city’s top officials gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to a student mural project slated for the underpass along Old Plank Trail in McEldowney Park, Chicago Heights, to be painted at the end of September.

Guest: Charley Hager & David Miller - Authors Charley Hager & David Miller discuss. their book Chicago Heights: Little Joe College, the Outfit, and the Fall of Sam Giancana