Remember these storms will be fast moving with speeds over 60 mph so be prepared to take action immediately if a warning is issued for your area. #ILwx #INwx

Cook County Government has partnered with South Suburban College to host a one-day hazardous waste collection event on April 22 from 8AM - 3PM. Residents can bring hazardous waste for safe disposal or household items for recycling or reuse. Register here: ow.ly/euJP50NGpQq

.Cook County Government & SouthSuburbanCollege are opening the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials on #EarthDay! Join us on 4/22 from 8am-3pm. ♻️CHaRM Center accepted materials: cookgov.me/CHaRMCenter 🌳First 100 participants will receive an Oak sapling from MWRD

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT

Did you know the Illinois DCEO Back to Business Grant application is available in 10 different languages? Learn more about this opportunity with $175 million in available grant funding at the link➡️bit.ly/thesourceDCEOB… #ILB2B #CookCounty #SmallBusiness

🚨 ATTENTION🚨 The deadline to apply for #ILB2B grant funding is MAY 10! Restaurants, hotels & creative arts businesses are encouraged to apply today! bit.ly/40j9qJP

If you haven't stopped by yet, this will be a great way to check out the EPCHS Sports Complex. #MoveWithTheMayor

NEW EPISODE! Lt. Ed Dunn of EPFD talks 9-1-1, reactions to emergency lights, and a great event for area seniors. Gavin Yeaman (Village of Evergreen Park, IL Public Works) has updates on village projects. The StingRays bring a free concert to Evergreen Park. LISTEN: theeppodcast.com/evergreen-park…

Tomorrow is the 2nd Saturday of June! That means the CHaRM Center SouthSuburbanCollege will be open 9am-3pm. You can make an appointment and see the list of accepted materials here: ssc.edu/charm/

The Evergreen Park Urban Barn hosts regular classes for AERO, the special education cooperative for students ages 14-22, and seniors with special needs from the Southwest Special Recreation Association. trib.al/M5FQqLy

NEW EPISODE: theEPpodcast.com Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke talks summer events, local business, area projects & more! We visit Cravings where they've been scooping ice cream for decades. We also have a review of the newly opened Spoke & Vine Wine Bar. #30MinutesOfGood

An air quality action day has been declared for today June 27th and Wednesday June 28th for all of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. Those with chronic respiratory issues should limit time outdoors. Visit AirNow.gov for more information. #ILwx #INwx

Evergreen Park Police Department Notice: This morning we received reports of an active shooter at Mariano's. It was a domestic situation and at this time there is no threat to the public. The area remains an active crime scene and we ask everyone to avoid the area.

EPFD trusts us with their vehicles - so can you! Come out this Saturday from 8-3. A clean car supports EP Music! EPCHS

The Village is currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our phone lines. Calls made to us via cell phones are affected. Any police-related calls should be made to 911 directly. Your safety is a top priority, and they are equipped to handle any urgent situations.

UPDATE: Phones are now working.

IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-mana…

TOMORROW, OCT. 4: There will be a nationwide emergency alert test sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones at 2:20 p.m. ET. Important information and what can be expected from the nationwide test: fema.gov/press-release/… Frequently Asked Questions ⤵️