AARP Community Challenge Awards Grants to MMC and CDOT
Projects led by CDOT, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Village of Bull Valley will improve pedestrian safety and demo new housing models for older Illinoisans.
Chicagoland Communities Create Sustainable Future Together
100 communities have signed the Greenest Region Compact to mark Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Greenest Region Compact Toolkit
The Mayors Caucus recently updated the GRC webpage and made a communications toolkit available to GRC communities.
15 Local Governments Designated SolSmart
A celebration at Argonne National Lab on February 2nd recognized 15 local governments for reducing barriers to solar development.
Mayors Climate Forum: Global Threat. Local Action.
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus had a robust discussion about the science of climate disruption and its impacts on communities and residents with an expert panel.
2017 Powering Safe Communities Grants Awarded
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd announce Powering Safe Communities Grant Recipients for 2017.
GRC2 receives Force of Nature Award
Mayor Mancino of Hawthorn Woods accepted the "Outstanding Regional Impact Project" Force of Nature Award for the Greenest Region Compact 2.
Regional Housing Solutions
The Mayors Caucus and its partners recently launched an interactive tool to help municipalities determine the best strategies to address common housing challenges that exist across the region.
Housing Plan Completed for Lake County Municipalities
The Caucus and partners recently completed a Homes for a Changing Region plan in Hainesville, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights and Round Lake Park.
Vacant Building Ordinance Publication Released
The Caucus partnered with BPI to publish this report which provides information about an effective strategy municipalities use to get vacant property problems under control.