About Us

In August 2011 an intergovernmental group in the Homewood-Flossmoor area was formed with the goal of sharing information and resources to promote sustainability in the two communities. We worked cooperatively to carry out a number of initiatives including recycling events, community cleanups and advocating for the adoption of practices to ensure clean air and water, such as the No Idling and Ban the Straw programs.

Today, the group has grown to include communities outside Homewood-Flossmoor and, in 2019, changed the name to the Chicago Southland Green Committee to reflect that expansion.

The Chicago Southland Green Committee is comprised of:

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