Village bills must be satisfied before being sworn into office.
The Consolidated Election is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Candidates for Mayor:
Annie R. Coulter
Scottie Hatten
LaDell Jones
Antoina T. McMichales
Freddie L. Wilson
Candidates for Village Clerk:
Nyree D. Ford
Wendell Franklin
Candidates for Trustee 4 year term:
Tyreese Andrews
Tracey McDowell
Stacey Perry
Candidates for Trustee 2 year Term:
Antonio Adams-Withdrew Candidacy
Germaine Hooks
Candidates for Trustee No Term Indicated:
Tiffany LaRue
James Morgan
Lorenzo Nichols
Amelia Owens
Jimmie Watson
Heating & Electric: LIHEAP, reconnection up to $1500, furnace repair.
Peoples Gas Share the Warmth: Up to $200 for past-due heating bills.
Water/Sewer Bill Relief: 50% reduction for Chicago residents, plus debt forgiveness.
Eligibility is based on income, and required documents include proof of income, ID, and recent utility bills.
Contact: 708-248-9035 | Address: 1345 Ellis Ave, Ford Heights, IL
Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM.
Nicor Gas is bringing free groceries and resources to customers in Ford Heights, Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, Steger, Glenwood, Lynwood, Flossmoor and Homewood. Join us to receive a free food package and information about:
Energy-saving products, assessments and improvements
Energy assistance options and billing support
Career resources
Housing and basic needs assistance
Free food packages include:
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Pasta/rice
Chicken, fish or turkey
Honor Our Heroes: Join the Cook County Military & Veterans Discount Card Program!
Join The Cook County Clerk's Office and hundreds of Cook County local businesses in honoring our veterans and military members by offering discounts to card-carrying members of the program.
Why Participate?
Free to join
Support the more than 225,000 veterans in Cook County
Join a community of over 160 businesses offering discounts
How to Join
Online: cookcountyclerk.com/VetsBiz
By Phone: at 312-603-5788
Or Scan this QR Code
The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides up to $10,000 in funding to Illinois tenants and landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. CBRAP assistance covers up to 15 months of past-due rent and two months of future rent payments to prevent eviction.
CBRAP grants are subject to availability and a submitted application is not a guarantee of approval or funding.
Youth4Ward: Positive Youth Development
Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness offers Youth4Ward, a program supporting the health and well-being of adolescents aged 12-17 in Cook County. The program focuses on building resilience, empowering vulnerable youth, and providing tools to manage trauma, anxiety, and depression. Contact Bob Clasby at rclasby@auntmarthas.org for more information.
Need Home Care?
Compassionate Angels Home Care has carefully trained caregivers who can provide the services you need. For more information call (312)820-1080
Receive no cost smoke alarms!
For more information about the Ford Heights Fire Department’s smoke alarm installation program please call
(708) 758-3451
Get Up To Date on Your Vaccinations!
Go to BoostUpCookCounty.com for more information!
Need Help?
Call 211 to get connected to the resources you may need!
You can also visit 211MetroChicago.org to search for what you need.
A𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎? F𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢!
FREE HOME LEAD INSPECTIONS & REPAIRS
For more information please visit: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/environmental-health/lead-poisoning/
Programs to support YOU!
ComEd offers many types of assistance. Let SAM match you with the right option. SAM's Assistance Finder Tool asks you questions about your circumstances and preferences to determine which programs are best fit for you as well as your likely program eligibility
FINISH YOUR GED!
Take the GED test for FREE! Use the code ILSAVE at checkout.
Please visit: https://ged.com/
All programs are FREE!
Utility assistance programs are funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity(DCEO). There is NO FEE to apply for assistance.
If a payment, tip, or donation is requested, please do not continue with the application process. Immediately report the request for payment for services to 1(800)-571-2332
Need Help?
If you require assistance with applying for food benefits (Link Card/SNAP) or Medicaid, Respond Now is offering free services to aid you in the application process.
“Discover, Learn, Grow!”
We are now enrolling 2-Year-Olds at our Ford Heights location. Please visit https://earlylearning.actforchildren.org/home for more information.
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