Starting July 1, the library welcomes a line up of new additions to our roster of great web resources! Newspapers website access: Don't be stopped by firewalls! You can now get access to the websites of the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal with your library card. Both these sites require registration, but access lasts…
Home & Housing
Helpful websites for renters facing eviction
Here are some resources for renters that are affected by the recent expiration of the eviction moratorium: Eviction Help Illinois is a new program that offers free legal help for Illinois residents facing potential eviction and landlords not represented by a lawyer. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Look-Up Tool: This tool connects people with local programs that may…
Insurance Calculators
ValChoice, an independent data analytics company focused on the U.S. insurance industry, is offering our patrons unlimited access to online calculators, insurance company ratings, tutorials and “how-to” videos, worksheets, and other tools designed to help users understand how insurance—such as car and home insurance—is priced, and how to decide on policies based on their age,…
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Each year, the Village of Mount Prospect receives an allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds are intended to create viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low-…
Getting Help to Stay in Your Home
Many individuals would like to stay in their homes as they grow older but need help to make this happen. For people living in the Northwest Suburbs that help is now available. North West Housing Partnership is administering the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) program. The goal of this program…
Livability Index
In June 2018, AARP released its Livability Index which is a tool of the AARP Livable Communities program. This index rates every U. S. city, town and neighborhood in seven categories. The categories include Health, Housing, Engagement, Opportunity, Environment, Neighborhoods and Transportation. The data used to compile the ratings comes from 50 sources. Mount Prospect's rate is 53.…
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enrollment
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance recently announced that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning October 1, 2017. LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in…
Cook County Property Tax Portal
The Cook County Property Tax Portal is the result of collaboration among the elected officials who take part in the property tax system. The portal consolidates information and delivers Cook County taxpayers a one-stop customer service website. Information is gathered from data provided by both the Cook County Treasurer and the Cook County Assessor.…
Apartment Hunting
Searching for a new place in Chicago or nearby suburbs? Here are some sites you may want to try for a rental or apartment finding service: apartment.com Apartment People Apartment Finder Apartment Guide Rent.com Chicago Apartment Finders…
