Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday presented a proposed $6.9 billion budget recommendation for fiscal year 2021 that addresses the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic without increasing taxes or cutting critical services. “This 2021 budget is balanced with no tax increases or the need for immediate federal help.[Read More…]
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Virtual seminars offer insights on Cook County property reassessment appeals
Homeowners in the South Suburbs unhappy with their proposed property reassessments can learn how to file appeals with the Cook County Assessor’s Office through virtual town hall appeal seminars. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said the appeal seminars will help south suburban property owners understand and appeal their reassessment values.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health conducting diaper drive in observance of Diaper Insecurity Month
For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan Health is working to ease a silent crisis that impacts many parents in Northwest Indiana and the South Suburbs. The annual Diaper Drive has become a tradition during Diaper Insecurity Month in October, with the goal of making sure that families have one less[Read More…]
Cook County starts pilot project to improve transit accessibility in South Suburbs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday, Oct. 15, that county officials are advancing plans to improve transit service and provide lower Metra fares for Chicago’s south side and south suburban Cook County residents. Fair Transit South Cook, a three-year pilot project, aims to increase use of transit for[Read More…]
Metra proposes 2021 budget with no service cuts – for now
Metra’s 2021 proposed $700 million operating budget does not call for fare increases or service cuts from present levels, but it will require $70 million in cuts unless the agency receives additional COVID-related financial assistance. Metra also detailed a 2021 capital budget of $386.4 million that continues significant investment in[Read More…]
State email service helps Illinois drivers restore privileges
Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Wednesday that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing. Individuals who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or any other loss of driving[Read More…]
Cook County launches $20 million mortgage assistance program for suburban residents
Cook County announced on Thursday, Oct. 8, the launch of the $20 million Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Mortgage Assistance program to help suburban residents experiencing financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It will pay[Read More…]
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve announces winners of calendar photo contest
While undergrad enrollment drops, GSU reports increases in graduate, international students
In a historic year marked by a global pandemic and new leadership, Governors State University is reporting surging enrollments in graduate students and double-digit increases in international students. The university’s census is the official 10-day enrollment report. Despite a dip in undergraduate headcount enrollment of 5.74 percent, increases in full-time graduate[Read More…]
Governor announces new initiative to promote racial healing
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Tuesday announced the Healing Illinois initiative in response to the racial disparities highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in partnership with the Chicago Community Trust (the Trust), the Healing Illinois initiative will provide an opportunity for residents of communities across[Read More…]
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