For the first time in its history, Metra will offer free rides for an entire weekend, Feb. 16 and 17, in an effort to boost weekend ridership and give its riders and area residents a pat on the back for coping with last week’s extreme cold.
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Changes to county assessor’s website improve property searches
A major change to the Cook County Assessor’s website should make searching for data much easier. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said the updates to the website at cookcountyassessor.com will give taxpayers access to neighborhood-level data about comparable properties in their area. The website changes provide a more streamlined design and data[Read More…]
Hutchinson announces support for $15 minimum wage
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) released a statement Thursday after voting to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. “Every senator in this body represents constituents in our districts who wake up every morning when it is still dark outside and go to work,”[Read More…]
Drama Group’s ‘Raisin’ tells South Side story, starting Feb. 15
The Drama Group continues its 88th season with Lorraine Hansberry’s searing and timeless drama, “A Raisin in the Sun,” directed by Michael Depriest Reed. The cast of “A Raisin in the Sun” rehearse recently in preparation for The Drama Group presentation of the classic drama. (Provided photo) The play takes place on[Read More…]
Pickleball games set for Feb. 15 at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is sponsoring a pickleball games social from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.
Deadline now Feb. 15 for property tax senior exemptions
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has extended the deadline to Friday, Feb. 15, for the Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemption applications for Tax Year 2018.
Metra to resume service Monday with modified schedule
Metra will resume service on the entire Metra Electric Line on Monday, but trains will run on a modified weekday schedule as the agency continues to repair damage caused by a freight train derailment. Some trains have been canceled and others will make additional stops because damage from the derailment has[Read More…]
Certification course for tennis instructors meets at racquet club
Tennis instructors can work for an adult development certification at a two-day workshop at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Sessions are from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The[Read More…]
Metra Electric Line service to the South Suburbs remains suspended Sunday
Metra will run Electric Line service on Sunday between Millennium Station and Kensington/115th Street, but service south of Kensington, including to Homewood and Flossmoor, will remain suspended as the agency continues to repair damage caused by a freight train derailment. Customers south of Kensington may be able to use the[Read More…]
Metra Electric Line service suspended Saturday
Metra announced Friday that it will extend its cancellation of Electric Line service through Saturday, Feb. 2. The agency continues to repair damage to the line’s overhead power system caused by a freight train derailment. Commuters can use the Rock Island Line as an alternate. CTA will honor Metra tickets on the Red[Read More…]