Free COVID-19 testing tomorrow Saturday September 5th from 7:30am -11:30am at Mayor a Rogers farm to family food giveaway. Melanie fitness center 14900 Greenwood Road Dolton Illinois.
Mayor Rogers delivered over 100 masks for Dolton seniors and staff at Our Savior's Apartments. Providing meals and personal protective equipment for residents is a part of Mayor Rogers comprehensive COVID-19 response plan.
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The Dolton Public Works team has multiple crews working throughout the Village to remove trees, limbs, and other debris caused by Monday's storm.
Residents are advised NOT to remove any limbs or downed power lines as it may cause severe harm.
Tomorrow, April 22 Dress to Impress and JJ Fish & Chicken will team up to facilitate a FREE DRIVE UP MEAL GIVEAWAY FOR DOLTON RESIDENTS as a part of Mayor Roger's 8 week Small Business Giveaway Pop Up. Wednesday, April 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm at JJ Fish& Chicken 1017 Sibley Blvd.
As we work to mitigate the spread of the virus we would like to remind everyone to wear a mask/face covering and get tested. FREE COVID-19 Testing at South Suburban College at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, Illinois daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A Community Working Together:
Heart 2 Serve Nutrition, a sister club and expansion of Live and Believe Nutrition, recently brought its "Pay It Forward" project to the Dolton Police Department.
Tomorrow starting at 9:00am we will distribute fresh meat and produce at Melanie Fitness Center.
We look forward to seeing you as we provide resources to at least 1,000 families this Saturday.
Melanie Fitness Center
14900 Greenwood Rd
Dolton IL 60419
CSX Transportation will have a tie gang working from East Chicago IN to Blue Island IL. For one week Cottage Grove Ave. & Park Ave. will be closed starting the week of September 10th.
Signage will be provided for alternate routes.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Join the fight against Breast Cancer Saturday October 24 for Mayor Roger's Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
Visit to pre-register.
We would like for you to remember that Memorial Day is a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the principles and ideals of this nation.”
The water department is working on an abbreviated schedule. Water shut-offs are suspending until May 1. Water payments can be made online at . The water department LOBBY is CLOSED but the DRIVE-UP window and DROPBOX are available for residents.
As we work our way through the COVID-19 crisis, one small but very important action everyone can take now, to help Dolton, is to fill out their 2020 Census.
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During the time when Flight training opportunities were non-existent for African Americans and Native Americans (let alone women), Bessie Coleman became the first black women and Native American to earn a pilot’s license.
The Office of Minority and Economic Empowerment will host a webinar on how veteran-owned businesses can gain access to contracting opportunities in Illinois.
Drive-Up Meal Pick Up for Dolton residents Monday-Friday at 5pm in the Melanie Fitness Center Parking lot at 14900 Greenwood Rd. Meals will be distributed on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
Rep. Will Davis and other south suburban legislators will give supplies to local residents:
Saturday, May 2, 2020
9:00 a.m. to Noon
at Beggars Pizza 369 E. 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426
While you are at home STAYING SAFE take a few minutes to complete the 2020 Census Questionnaire.
CLICK HERE TO FOR QUICK ACCESS TO THE 2020 CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE
It is more important than ever for everyone to be counted.
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Over 500 food boxes and 10,000 Masks will be distributed in the Village of Dolton This Saturday May 23 at 9:00am.
The “Farm to Family” Fresh Meat, Produce and Mask Giveaway will be in the Melanie Fitness Center Parking Lot at 14900 Greenwood Blvd.
On Thursday, October 15, Mayor Rogers will co-host a Virtual Property Tax Appeal Forum from at 6:30 p.m. This event will be a great resource to learn more about the appeal process to lower your property tax bill.
Text "Register20" to 474747 for more information.
Take advantage of expanded assistance options to help with energy bills. Customers who are challenged in paying their outstanding balances and energy bills can contact ComEd at 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661), Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
EMERGENCY ORDER in the Village of Dolton:
• A mandatory curfew is in effect from 9:00 pm
extending until 6:00 am until further notice.
• All retail establishments are ordered closed at 9:00 pm until further notice.
Are you facing a COVID-19 financial hardship due to a loss of income? If so, visit and find out eligibility and application for Cook County's Resident Cash Assistance Program. The deadline is November 6.
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Attention all parents of high school seniors applying to a 2 or 4 year college program: June 23, 2020 is the application deadline for the Annual Diversity Scholarship. Contact Dr. Izhar at mizhar2
@hotmail
.com or 312-437-7866.
Cooling Center options are available for Dolton residents this weekend due to the forecast of high temperatures and humidity.
Please call 708-849-0945, and our partners at Bud's Dispatch will help coordinate your cooling options.
If you have an emergency, please call 911.
COVID-19 UPDATES: According to the Cook County Department of Public Health there are 280 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Village of Dolton. We have optimized our website to provide COVID-19 information and resources for residents
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Dolton West School District 148 will implement remote learning the entire fall semester (through December 18) for all students and staff with the school year starting as scheduled for students on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The Railroad Crossings at 139th and Cottage Grove and Lincoln and Park Ave. will be CLOSED starting Monday October 5, 2020 until Friday October 9, 2020 due to the CSX Railroad Tie Gang making repairs at these crossings.
Saturday October 3, Mayor Roger's will host a Voter Registration and Census Drive with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller. The event will start at 11:00am with free food at 12:00pm (first come first serve while supplies last).
Visit the Village of Dolton website for a complete list of early voting locations across Cook County and details on how to vote by mail.
Every vote counts.
Kamala Harris was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and US Senator. VP Harris graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of Law.
Mayor Roger's Farm To Family Food Giveaway.
Tomorrow September 19 starting at 9:00am - while supplies last.
Food boxes are distributed on a first come first serve basis for members of the community that walk or drive up in the parking lot of the Melanie Fitness Center.
Black History Month Highlight: Nearly a century ago, thousands of Black Tulsa, Oklahoma residents built a self-sustaining community that supported hundreds of Black-owned businesses. It was known as “Black Wall Street.”
The Village of Dolton Finance Committee Meeting will stream live on YouTube Tuesday December 2 at 5:30pm.
The meeting agenda and supporting documents can be found on the Village of Dolton website
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR WILL GO LIVE on FACEBOOK !!! Mayor Rogers will deliver a community briefing on the COVID-19 response, and Atty. Mario Reed will discuss the Coronavirus Stimulus Plan, CARES ACT. Join us SATURDAY APRIL 11 AT 9AM from the comfort of your home!!!
We have more boxes this week to help meet the need and feed more residents. Meet us at Melanie Fitness Center 14900 Greenwood Rd. Come get fresh meat and produce for yourself, family, or your neighbors. Drive up or walk up!!!!!
Over 1,000 fresh meat and produce boxes are distributed every Saturday in the Village of Dolton during Mayor Roger’s Farm to Family Food and Mask Giveaway.
Mayor Roger's Farm to Family Food Giveaway is Back.
Saturday starting at 9:00am we will distribute fresh meat, produce, and dairy products. We will also have Free COVID-19 testing.
Saturday October 10
Starting at 9:00am
Melanie Fitness Center
14900 Greenwood Rd
Dolton IL
Mayor Roger's Farm to Family Food Giveaway
Saturday August 29
Starting at 9:00am
Fresh Food and Dairy Boxes Will Be Distributed First Come First Serve While Supplies Last
Melanie Fitness Center-14900 Greenwood Rd