Calumet City

Home value

$145,2002024

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Unemployment

8.4%2026

Violent crime

4362020

Work from home

9.8%2024

Cook County — Nov 10, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Procedural Deferral

Committee defers request for Cook County Health report and schedules follow-up

The committee voted to defer Item 230202, a resolution requesting a hearing and a report from Cook County Health senior staff; the chair declared the motion carried by voice vote and moved to the CountyCare presentation.

Racist public comment underscores tensions during Cook County committee meeting

CountyCare touts NCQA four-star rating, warns HR1 Medicaid changes will affect thousands

Community speakers urge Cook County to save Roseland Hospital's maternity services

Cook County committee approves resolution to stem maternity-unit closures after Roseland shutdown

Procurement

Council debates waste contract; proponents cite $1 million savings over three years

Labor Relations

Council tables motion to bring back Local 700 workers amid budget concerns

Personnel

Council confronts payroll discrepancies after wide-ranging salary ordinance changes

Nov 10VideoItem 230202 deferred by voice vote.Nov 3City Council Meeting October 28,206 2026-10-28Contract approved with amendment to correct date Oct 30Cook County Cook County Treasurer 10.30.26 2026-10-30Certificate-of-error refunds delayed and require assessor certification or further back-end alignment in Tyler.Oct 30Cook County Public Defender Budget Hearing 10.30.26 2026-10-30Commissioners asked for specifics about a $74,542 difference and transfers of two positions to HR.

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What stands out in Calumet City

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Standouts compare Calumet City with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Calumet City's workers who take public transit was 9.4%; Polco's model expected 7.9%. It outperformed expectations.

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Auditors cite three findings including credit‑card documentation gaps; $5,000 extra audit cost noted

Votes and actions at a glance: Oct. 28 Calumet City council meeting

Council questions lagging lead‑service replacement work and requests documentation of IEPA drawdowns