33 Municipalities Were Awarded the 2020 Census Participation Grant
The Mayors Caucus is excited to announce its 33 municipal subgrantees who were awarded the MMC 2020 Census Participation Grant.
Vote on Energy Efficiency Codes Through Dec. 6th
With one hour of time before Dec. 6th, municipal leaders have the chance to improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and residential housing, which will provide energy bill savings to residents and businesses.
Caucus Takes Action on Energy Efficiency Codes
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Environment Committee Chairman, City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, testified to improve energy efficiency building codes at the International Code Council (ICC) public comment hearings in Las Vegas this week.
CS2 Communities Subscribe to First Community Solar Project in Illinois
CS2 connects municipalities to first community solar project in Illinois
DHS Awards Caucus $1.3M for Census Work
The Illinois Department of Human Services has awarded the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus 1.3 Million for census related efforts. This will be sub-allocated to various munipalities and front line organizations.
2020 Census Engagement Update
To help local governments obtain an accurate count the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has formed a 2020 Census Peer Advisory Group of municipal Complete Count Committees. Click the title to learn of Census resources available to communities.
Age-Friendly Communities Collaborative established
On September 9th, 2019, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Executive Board established an Age-Friendly Communities Collaborative to help communities become age-friendly and dementia-friendly.
ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award Public Safety Grants to 25 Northern Illinois Communities
ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus support community resiliency with $170,000 in funding for 25 local public safety projects.
National League of Cities promotes GRC
The Greenest Region Compact has drawn national attention for its many [...]
23 Illinois Communities Designated SolSmart
The Caucus celebrated 23 Illinois communities that were designated SolSmart [...]