July 2, 2021
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Happy Independence Day from SSMMA
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, SSMMA would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe Fourth of July! 

Planning to get away for a Fourth of July? Be prepared to share the road with a whole lot of other drivers. 

With more than 47.7 million Americans expected to travel between July 1 and 5 for Independence Day, more than 91%, or 43.6 million travelers, will be hitting the roads this year.

It’s the second-largest travel volume on record, even with commuting traffic still below pre-pandemic rates. 

If you’ve decided to stay home and celebrate, here’s a list of firework shows throughout Suburban Cook and Will County. 

The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a list of fourth of July activities to keep kids and adults busy all weekend while celebrating! 

Check out all upcoming events happening this summer in the Chicago Southland here.
Municipal & Local Job Openings Now on SSMMA Website

Residents and community members can find municipal job openings listed directly on SSMMA's website.

If you would like to have a job posted, please email information directly here.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

  • Thursday, July 15 at 4:30pm - Little Calumet River Watershed Planning Council Meeting. Find meeting info here.

  • Thursday, July 15 at 6:00pm -SSMMA Business Meeting. Request meeting info here.

Click here to view SSMMA's 2021 meeting schedule.

  • The Northwest Municipal Conference summer auction will be held on July 20th. Scroll below for more details.
Tinley Park Prepares for Industrial Development by Annexing Over
One-Hundred Acres
This week, Tinley Park trustees approved the annexation of 111 acres northeast of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road which will help clear the way for the development of up to 1.3 million square feet of industrial space for warehousing and distribution.

Scannell Properties is expected to close on the property this month and currently has plans for three buildings. Scannell has agreed to extend the water lines that will serve the industrial property as well.

John Urbanski, Public Works Director, said the subdivision is served by a line, probably about a quarter-century old, that runs under Ridgeland Avenue.

"Should it break or otherwise need repair, water service to the entire subdivision would be interrupted, so the new line will guarantee a redundant source of water for those homeowners," he said.

Village officials also expect the property expansion to generate tax revenue that will overall benefit the Village of Tinley Park.

Read more here.
COVID-19 News
Phase 5 Mitigation Information



Funding Resources

  • The National Endowment for the Arts is offering two programs to distribute $135 million under the American Rescue Plan. Funds are available for nonprofits and local agencies that focus on the culture and arts sectors. The deadline is August 12th. Learn more and apply.

Housing Resources


  • Tenants applying directly for rental assistance have until July 18th to apply online and start their portion of the application.

  • Find more information about COVID-19 rental assistance here.

SSMMA Covid-19 Dashboard

The SSMMA COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard provides the latest information on vaccination plans, COVID-19 testing, and in-depth metrics and data for Cook and Will County.


  • Find information on the latest Phase 5 information directly on the dashboard.
Community Vaccination Information

  • Walk-ins are welcome. Schedule online or call 815-727-8670.
Grand Prairie Services Vaccination Clinic on July 10th

  • The Pfizer vaccination will be administered.
  • The Clinic will run from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
  • Walk-ins are welcome

Find more information here
News from our Community Partners


  • The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced multiple projects scheduled throughout southern Cook County under the Rebuild Illinois capital program. Learn more.

  • The Fair Transit Cook team will host a virtual community partner meeting on July 15th at 11:00am. Details about summer outreach and recent project updates will be discussed. Register here.

  • Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways will host its 2nd Bike Plan Open House. Residents and community members are invited to learn about updates and ask questions. There will be two virtual sessions offered. Register for July 13th or July 14th.


  • The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications until July 30th. Local governments and organizations must address water quality issues related to non-point source pollution. Learn more.

  • The Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs is partnering with multiple organizations to host a virtual hiring event for veterans on July 12th at 10:00 am. The registration deadline is July 8th. Learn more.


  • The Greater Food Depository is offering free meals on the Summer Lunch Bus. Meals are provided Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until August 13th. Learn more.

  • The Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) is offering a monthly stipend and paid tuition fees for college students who can work part-time at UPS and enroll in local colleges throughout the south suburbs. Learn more.

SPC News

NWMC Summer Auction is a Few Weeks Away!

  • The NWMC summer auction will be held on Tuesday, July 20 at noon at America's Auto Auction, 14001 S. Karlov Avenue in Crestwood. Join Lincolnshire, Palatine. Park Forest, and Skokie and turn your old inventory into revenue! America's AA offers a wide variety of convenient services to prep your vehicles and garner the highest possible price.

  • Vehicles and equipment can be listed for disposal at the NWMC auction right up to the morning of the auction day. Sell them now to get a fresh start and please keep in mind that a portion of the proceeds helps support the operations of the organization. If you can't make the July event, a live fall auction will be held on October 19th.

  • In addition, America's Auto Auction hosts online sales on par with other government surplus Internet auctions. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Berry Ellis, berry.ellis@americasautoauction.com, or 312-371- 5993.

SPC Extends Fuel Contract

  • The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board has approved the first of three, one-year contract extensions of the 2021 Gasoline (87, 89, & 92 Octane), Diesel Fuel, Ethanol 75 & 85, and B20 Bio Diesel Fuel (Contract #198) to Al Warren Oil Co., Inc. The contract extension runs from July 6, 2021, through July 5, 2022, and the SPC reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions of the original contract. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Shaleen Okon, sokon@alwarrenoil.com,

SPC Extends Telecommunications Contract

  • The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Governing Board has approved the second of four (4) possible, one-year contract extensions on the Telecommunication Services Vendor for Term (Contract #188) to Call One, Inc. of Chicago.

  • The contract extension runs from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Call One Carrier Services General Manager Peter Lock, 312-800-0093 (office), 312-282-9637 (mobile), or plock@callone.com.

Click here for more information about the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative.

View the current SPC Catalog.
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