Morton Grove named "Best Town for Families"

The Village of Morton Grove is proud to announce that our community has been selected by Family Circle magazine as one of the “10 Best Towns for Families”. Morton Grove was selected as one of the best communities across the country that combine big-city opportunities with suburban charm, locations that offer an ideal blend of affordable houses, good jobs, top-rated schools, wide-open spaces and a lot less stress.

National Notary Association Issues Consumer Tips To Protect Against Mortgage Fraud

In response to a five-fold increase in mortgage fraud over the past three years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked the National Notary Association (NNA) to inform all FBI mortgage fraud investigators on the role of the Notary Public in deterring, detecting, and prosecuting forgery and other forms of identity crimes. To assist with the FBI's efforts to promote mortgage fraud awareness, consumer protection efforts, the NNA has also published a list of "Tips to Protect Yourself From Mortgage Fraud at Closing." The tips alert consumers to aspects of the typical closing that are areas susceptible to mortgage fraud.