Cook County COVID-19 RECOVERY Mortgage Assistance Program

Applications are being accepted now through October 16, 2020, by 4:00 PM:

Cook County COVID-19 RECOVERY Mortgage Assistance Program

Please Note:  This program is only for Suburban Cook County homeowners who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandem...

Leaf Pick-up & Street Sweeping Schedule and Map Now Available

View the Street Sweeping Schedule and Map along with the guide and dates of the City's supplemental leaf pick-up program.

State of Illinois Announces Renewal of 7 Enterprise Zones in 2020

IL DCEO Enterprise Zones

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2020 Trick-or-Treating COVID Guidelines

2020 TRICK-OR-TREATING

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

The CDC has determined that traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating is a higher-risk activity, and recommend that individuals and families avoid higher-risk activities as much as possible.

Should your family choo...

Mayor Announces Chicago Heights Receives $477,900 Grant for Euclid Avenue Improvement

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways last week approved Chicago Heights’ funding application for the Euclid Avenue repairs as part of the County’s 2020 Invest in Cook Program, according to Gonzalez.

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Early Voting / Mail Ballot Drop-Off Sites - Suburban Cook Co.

Early Voting for the November 3rd Presidential Election is taking place through Monday, November 2nd.

For early voting locations and mail ballot drop-off sites, please click-on the map below or visit:  Cook County Early Voting Locations

For further...

IDPH Youth/Young Adult Statewide Mask Competition Rollout

IL. Housing Development Authority launches Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program

IHDA developed the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMA) to support Illinois homeowners unable to pay their mortgages due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. If approved, homeowners will receive a grant for up to $15,000 to cover missed mortgage p...

Important Message from Mayor David Gonzalez

Letter from Mayor in English & Spanish below.

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Cook County Recovery Initiative Offering Emergency Rental Assistance

The Cook County Community Recovery Initiative, funded by the Cares Act and administered by the Cook County Housing Authority is also offering an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. 

This program is designed for income-eligible renters in suburban...

IL. Housing Development Authority Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The IL. Housing Development Authority (IHDA) launched a new Emergency Rental Assistance program. IHDA will be offering up to $5000 in rental assistance to qualified households.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 28TH, 2020.

Please Click Here for Program Details.

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Mobile Produce Day

Worried Shoes: A Silent Tribute to Those Lost - Observance of Overdose Awareness Day

At-Home Science Activity Kit and Census Information Drive-Thru Giveaway

Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District Notice

The following notice was received from Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District regarding an increase in their fee.

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Cancellation of Annual City Summer Events

Free COVID-19 Testing at Aunt Martha's

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Nicor Gas - Scam Awareness

Nicor has issued recommendations on how to be aware if you encounter an individual pretending to be a Nicor employee.  Please read insert on how to properly identify a Nicor Gas employee and avoid being scammed.

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Courtesy Update from the Office of the Mayor:

This is a courtesy update from the City of Chicago Heights Mayor’s Office:

There is a planned protest march on Friday, June 19th,  that will take place on Route 30 from Chicago Road to Hilltop Avenue. The event will take place between th...

Pace Notice: End of Temporary Suspension of Fare Collection

Help for Illinois Families: Relief for Households Across the State

Help for Illinois Families: Relief for Households Across the State

The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and affo...

Cook County Community Recovery Fund Available for Small Businesses & Independent Contractors

Loan fund offers one-time, zero-interest loans of up to $20,000 for small businesses and up to $10,000 for independent contractors.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Apply for the Community Recovery Fund

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Citywide Curfew Lifted

This is an important update on behalf of Mayor David Gonzalez.

The citywide curfew has been lifted effective today, Saturday June 6th. The order regarding liquor sales remains in place and all liquor sales must cease by 9:00 PM. 

Our priority remai...

Important Community Notice from Mayor David Gonzalez

"Good afternoon, this is Mayor David Gonzalez.

The Chicago Heights Police Department is actively monitoring reports from law enforcement agencies in surrounding communities regarding potential looting and disturbances in retail areas. 

I made ...

City Hall Municipal Building Closed to General Public Through June 6th

Chicago Heights City Hall will remain closed to the general public through June 6th to complete installation of materials in the building under the Restore Illinois guidelines for public health and safety.

Current public health updates and notices are post...

Memorial Day Observance - National Moment of Remembrance

In honor of our Veterans, please pause during the National Moment of Remembrance to pay tribute and remember our Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 

National Moment of Remembrance: Monday, May 25th at 3 PM.

Please Join Us for Another Free Face Mask Giveaway at City Hall

Please join us for another Free Face Mask Giveaway in the City Hall parking lot on Friday, May 15th from 4 PM to 6 PM. 

Chicago Heights Residents can drive up and get two masks per vehicle, while supplies last. 

Proof of Residency required...

Pace Bus Routes - Service Modifications

Due to low ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning May 18, 2020, and until further notice, Pace Route 357 will temporarily operate on a modified schedule, and service on Pace Route 372 will be temporarily suspended. These routes operate in the S...

Drive-up Face Mask Giveaway at City Hall

Important Community Announcement from Mayor David Gonzalez: 

Residents of Chicago Heights, please join us for a Free Face Mask Giveaway this Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM - 1 PM in the Chicago Heights City Hall parking lot.  

Limit 2 per ve...

Why Does the 2020 Census Matter?

The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter th...

Bloom Township Food Pantry Giving Away Free Gallons of Milk

Bloom Township Center will be giving away 500 gallons of milk each week to those in need. 

The distribution will be every Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Township Food Pantry entrance on the North side of Bloom Township Center located at 425 S....

Census 2020 - Illinois and Chicago Heights, Count Me In!

It’s never been so easy to fill out the Census. Fill it out online, over the phone, or by mail - and make a big difference in Illinois and Chicago Heights! Paper copies will arrive soon. Check your mailbox, or visit My2020Census.gov to fill it o...

Mayor Gonzalez Announces COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing in Chicago Heights

Mayor David Gonzalez is pleased to announce that a COVID-19 testing site will be opened in Chicago Heights. It will be operated by Aunt Martha’s Pediatric Health Center, located at 500 Dixie Highway. If a person meets newly expanded testing crit...

Republic Services COVID-19 Update

Republic Services will resume yard waste and bulk item pickup effective Monday, April 27, 2020.

The IL. Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Will Be Hosting Webinar for Small Businesses

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will be hosting a webinar in Spanish about the resources available for small business owners impacted by the coronavirus. To register please clic...

Pace To Implement “Quick Board, Safe Board” Program To Expedite Boarding

Pace To Implement “Quick Board, Safe Board” Program To Expedite Boarding

Fares will be temporarily waived on fixed route and ADA paratransit service.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and limit operator-passenger interaction, Pace will...

Governor's Executive Order "Stay at Home" extended through April 30th

Governor Pritzker announced a statewide “Stay At Home” Executive Order on Friday, March 20, 2020, to maximize containment of the coronavirus (COVID-19).  This Executive Order goes into effect on Saturday, March 21st at 5:00 PM...

Responding to the Census is Easy! Check Out These Different Ways to Respond!

The 2020 Census is here and a complete and accurate census count will impact funding for the City of Chicago Heights for the next 10 years. Data from the census helps determine where more than $675 billion is spent among the states. Responding is easy! Yo...

Cook County Launches "AlertCook" Text System to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates

AlertCook, Hotline and Email

Sign up for AlertCook, Cook County’s text alert system. Simply text "AlertCook" to 888-777.

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has opened a new hotline, with live translation services availab...

Visit the City's Public Health Page for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

The City of Chicago Heights is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Please visit our Public Health page under the "Community" tab for more detailed information provided by the Center for Disease Con...

Metra Rail; Pace Bus Modify Schedules Starting Monday, March 23rd

Both Metra Rail and Pace Bus will begin operating on temporary, alternate weekday schedules, beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to school closures, work-from-home mandates and other consequences of the coronav...

Census 2020

Why is the Census important?

• The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, all residents will be asked to count everyone who lives in their home as of April 1.  ...

Important ComEd Contact Numbers for Residents