Guide
Another Tornado Hits South Suburbs. Here's Where to Get Help
A second tornado hit Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood. Here's who to call for tree removal, electric repairs, food replacement and shelter.
Guide
Guide
Search for your local town hall here
Use Citizen Grit's search tool to find basic information about your town hall in Cook County.
Food
Where to find food, utility and other help in Cook County
More than 1.4 million county residents struggle to put food on the table, figures from the Greater Chicago Food Depository show. That's more than a quarter of the population. But help is available from agencies and neighborhood groups. Here are ways to find assistance if you need it.