Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to the Southland Development Authority (SDA) in Tinley Park. The grant is intended to support the launch of the Monarch Fund, which is designed to provide flexible capital for large-scale community projects across south suburban Cook County.
Bo Kemp, CEO of the SDA, explained the significance of the partnership with NICI for the area. “They have funded our efforts to essentially create a $100-million…
