Rebuilding Together, funded by donations from large corporations, small businesses, and public and private nonprofit organizations, each year harnesses its army of volunteers for its “National Rebuilding Day,” the last Saturday in April, to descend on a community to improve the homes and communities of low-income residents.
“Having Chicago Heights adopted by Rebuilding Together as a beneficiary of its generosity from its donors and volunteers is deeply appreciated by our residents,” said Gonzalez. “Personally, I want to thank Rebuilding Together and its volunteers for their contribution to help repair the homes of some members of our community.”
Since 1991, Rebuilding Together has repaired over 1,600 homes and 250 nonprofit facilities.
In addition to the 17 home repair projects, an additional five to seven Chicago Heights homes will benefit from Rebuilding Together’s “Safe at Home” modification improvement program that includes the installation of smoke alarms, grab bars, etc.

For more information on Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, visit their page here.

Smith Park Beautification Day 2019

On April 13th, the Chicago Heights Park District and the Chicago Heights Lion's Club partnered with the Governors State University Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi to sponsor a Beautification Day event at Smith Park.
Park District representatives and city staff rolled up their sleeves alongside several members of the Chicago Heights Lions Club to lend a hand tending flower beds, picking up litter, and laying mulch.  Governors State University's Student Education Association had a huge turnout of volunteers at the park who donated time and elbow grease to spruce up the park and flower beds around the field house.

Community Resource Fair

The City of Chicago Heights hosted a Community Resources Fair at City Hall. The event was designed to give residents the opportunity to meet with local businesses and receive information about services available. 
Members of the community were able to connect with local organizations, schools, and businesses.  The vendors in attendance included the Chicago Heights Public Library, Illiana Financial Credit Union, Chicago Heights Lions Club, and Chicago Heights Park District.

Requirements for Disposal of Yard Waste During Regular Weekly Garbage Collection

• Republic Services provides pick up of bundles of branches cut into five feet or less in length with no branches greater than four inches in diameter. Bundles mean that the branches are ties and secured with twine, rope, etc.
• Any moderate size of unbundled branches that are approximately three feet wide by three feet high by three feet deep (one cubic yard).
• Yard waste must be placed at the curb in biodegradable paper lawn bags or a lawn tote. Biodegradable lawn bags will be picked up without limit.
• View the City of Chicago Heights Yard Waste Disposal Guidelines here.