Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14.
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Discount tickets for Six Flags Fright Fest
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is offering discounted tickets to Six Flags Fright Fest. Tickets are $40.90 when using the promo code. Visit sixflags.com and enter the code SSMMAFF to purchase tickets.
Hiring fair Oct. 6 for 2nd Congressional District residents
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host more than 50 employers on Friday, Oct. 4, at the seventh annual hiring event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District.
H-F artists will display work at Park Forest Art Fair Sept. 21-22
The Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association will celebrate its 64th year during the Sept. 21 and 22 event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in downtown Park Forest.
Commissioner Miller ready for Chicago Football Classic Saturday
Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller invites “anyone who loves football” to join her for the 22nd annual Chicago Football Classic, Howard University versus Hampton University, at Solider Field on Saturday, Sept. 14. It is part of a weekend event that will feature a college fair and battle[Read More…]
Homewood Library features theatre troupe Oct. 5
A children’s play with a message about bullying will be presented by a professional theatre company during an Oct. 5 visit at the Homewood Public Library. “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” will be presented at 2 p.m. in the public meeting room of the library, 17919 Dixie Highway. [Read More…]
Ceremony honoring Etel Billig and Kim Thayil set for Sept. 21
The Village of Park Forest will pay tribute to the late Etel Billig, founder of the Illinois Theatre Center where residents of the South Suburbs enjoyed quality productions under her leadership for more than three decades. In addition, Park Forest will honor native Kim Thayil, guitar player extraordinaire, at the[Read More…]
Pritzker signs Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act on Aug. 27. The legislation is intended to highlight high costs associated with alternative retail electric suppliers. “Illinois residents deserve to know what they’re getting into when signing up for alternative utility suppliers, and often that means high costs[Read More…]
Flossmoor fire department gets federal grant for emergency equipment
The Flossmoor Fire Department was awarded a $222,345 federal grant to purchase updated emergency breathing equipment that will make firefighters safer when entering burning buildings. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant was announced by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill. The grant program will help strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness[Read More…]
Theater group hosts auditions for ‘Harriet’s Halloween Candy’
The 23 Miles South Theatre company will conduct auditions for children, teens and adult parts in its upcoming children’s play. Auditions will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9 and 10, at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, in Homewood.
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