General Info

The Division of Community and Economic Development of Morton Grove, Ill., coordinates land use planning, and commercial and mixed-use redevelopment. The Village of Morton Grove is located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and is bounded by Niles, Glenview, Golf and Skokie. The primary focus of the division is economic development, including retention and recruitment of new businesses, new residential development, marketing, job retention, creation of community shopping opportunities for residents, and community development activities, such as affordable housing. A community and economic development director heads the division with a support staff reporting directly to the village administrator. The division is operated by the administrator s office that assists the village president and board of trustees in developing policy alternatives and implementing board policy decisions.