In 2002, 16 local governments and community groups around Illinois were given Demonstration Project grants to develop a vision, goals and action plans for improving their local environments. In our area, two groups took part:
- Monee - Peotone - University Park
- Chicago Heights - South Chicago Heights
Submissions from 2004
Green Communities Vision, Village of Monee, Village of Peotone, Village of University Park, and Governors State University
Vision 2023: An Environmental Vision Plan for Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights, Green Communities Steering Committee