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SSMMA invites all newly elected and current municipal officials to attend our Newly Elected Officials Workshop on Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 7:30 AM sharp. This interactive, in-person event offers a valuable opportunity to network over breakfast and gain essential knowledge about municipal leadership.
The workshop will cover key topics such as municipal procedures, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Open Meetings Act, budgeting and finance, SSMMA programs, and more.
Featured Presenters:
- John B. Murphey, Attorney, Odelson, Murphey, Frazier, McGrath, Ltd.
- Anthony Burton, Village Administrator, Village of Matteson
- Regan Stockstell, Village Manager, Village of Richton Park
- Kristi DeLaurentiis, Executive Director, SSMMA
7:30AM - 12:30PM
701 Highland Avenue, Thornton, IL
Sponsored by:
| | Give Us your feedback on the Calumet Triangle Planning Study | | |
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is inviting community members to provide feedback on the Calumet Triangle Planning Study. If you live, work, or travel through South Holland, Lansing, Calumet City, or surrounding areas, your voice can help shape the future of this vital part of the South Suburbs.
The Calumet Triangle features a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational land uses. Some areas support strong neighborhoods, while others offer essential goods, services, and jobs. This planning study focuses on improving transportation and exploring new opportunities for housing, shopping, employment, recreation, and civic engagement—especially along Torrence Avenue, a key corridor for cars, bikes, pedestrians, and transit users.
If you couldn't attend the recent Open House, there's still time to share your input—review the meeting materials below and tell us what you think about the Calumet Triangle Planning Study and its proposed improvements.
Make your voice heard—help guide a more connected, vibrant future for the Calumet Triangle.
Take the Open House Survey
Calumet Triangle Project Page
Request for Public Feedback
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Requests for Qualifications
Environmental Remediation Contract Services
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SSMMA is seeking environmental remediation contractors to conduct remediation services in support of our brownfields remediation program, which is funded by the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability via the American Rescue Plan Act. SSMMA, leveraging existing relationships with south suburban communities, will conduct various cleanup activities of brownfields in support of development growth in the south suburbs. Respondents may respond to one or all of the following:
• Soil and Groundwater Remediation Services
• Soil Vapor Mitigation Services
• Building Demolition and Abatement Services
If your firm is qualified and experienced in conducting the described environmental remediation services, SSMMA would appreciate receiving your SOQ.
Review the complete RFQ here.
The deadline for submissions in response to this Request for Qualifications is 5:00pm CDT on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
| | Additional Grant Opportunities and Resources | | |
• The Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program offers up to $200,000 to support land acquisition, trail construction, and facility development for bike paths. A 50% cost match is required. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the FY 2027 Local Highway Safety Improvement call for projects. IDOT plans to allocate $32.75 million to local agencies to support projects that reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, aligning with the national "moving toward zero" initiative.
• Find a list of DECO grant opportunities for the state of Illinois here.
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for green infrastructure projects, under the GIGO program. Learn more.
• Check out Will County's small business assistance resource page.
| | News from Community Partners | |
MWRD's next Virtual Tour is at 2 p.m. on May 8
In conjunction with Chicago Water Week, you are invited to attend a free virtual tour of the Chicago region's water infrastructure.
Travel back in time to early Chicago to see how we reversed the Chicago River and developed wastewater treatment technology. Go behind the scenes and under water to see how we clean the water you use every day; descend 300 feet into the deep tunnel system, and watch our electrofishing crew at work sampling fish on the Chicago River.
To register, click here.
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Severe Weather Training for Public Safety Workers – Register Now!
Severe weather season is here, and Cook County Emergency Management and Regional Security is partnering with the National Weather Service to help keep our communities safe. If your municipality has staff responsible for public safety at outdoor events—like graduations, festivals, street fairs, or employee gatherings—this essential training is for you.
Join Cook County EMRS for a one-day class (laptop or tablet required) offered at three convenient locations across Cook County. You’ll gain valuable insights into weather-related event planning and how to better protect the public during severe weather. Register here.
| | Job Postings & Requests for Proposals | |
• SSMMA offers a list of local job opportunities and RFPs throughout the south suburban region directly on our website.
• Municipalities and organizations can send job openings and proposals here to be publicly posted.
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Mark Your Calendars for the July 31 SPC Supplier Showcase
The 2025 Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Supplier Showcase will be held on Thursday, July 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Oakton College, 1600 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines. The Showcase will be held in the Footlik Theater and PAC Lobby with parking available in Lot A. We are pleased to announce that Sourcewell has again agreed to partner with the SPC for the Showcase and they will lead a Lunch & Learn presentation that should be of interest to all attendees.
The SPC Supplier Showcase presents a unique opportunity for local government officials from the SPC’s participating councils of government and others to meet one-on-one with SPC suppliers at one time. NWMC, DMMC, SSMMA and WCGL members and staff will be onsite to learn about the products, services and solutions offered by the SPC to help
you better serve your communities.
This is a free event for attendees and please note that a box lunch will be served. The SPC Supplier Showcase offers a flexible, open house format, so attendees have two hours, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, to stop by when convenient. Learn more.
SPC Ford Vehicle Ordering Cut-Off Date Coming Soon
As a reminder, the SPC has been notified by Currie Motors that the 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor (Contract #204) factory order cutoff date is June 13, 2025. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Currie Motors Municipal Sales Manager Tom Sullivan, tsullivan@curriemotors.com
| For more information visit ssmma.org/spc or contact Melissa Doud. |
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