If within two years business properties are not leased, sold or developed, Cook County can take action to revoke the tax incentives. The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance amendment on April 25 that was sponsored by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller. The measure will amend[Read More…]
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MWRD urges residents to reduce water usage
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is encouraging area residents to minimize their use of water before and during storm events to reduce the amount of water flowing into the sewer system.
Marian Catholic High School to host spring choir concert May 7
Marian Catholic High School choirs will take the stage for the final time this school year when they present their annual Spring Pops Choir Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, in the Croarkin Auditorium. Marian Catholic’s Concert Choir, Spartan Choir and Varsity Choir will all perform songs inspired[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station to host event to support local woman competing on ‘The Voice’
For the second week in a row, Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor, is hosting a watch party from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 6, to cheer on Flossmoor’s own Oliv Blu as she competes on NBC’s “The Voice.” “We’re so excited to support[Read More…]
County offers tips for keeping pets safe during coyote mating season
Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control reminds pet owners to be vigilant during coyote mating and whelping season. Coyote (stock photo) Coyotes are very protective of their pups and also require extra calories during this time. Your pet could be a threat – or a meal, according to county[Read More…]
Metra launches COPS app to report safety, security concerns
Metra customers can now use the new Metra COPS app to quickly and discretely report crimes, suspicious activity and other safety or security concerns to Metra police from a train or station. The free app is available for Apple users in the App Store or Android users in Google Play.[Read More…]
Take a ride on a real 1950s railcar excursion
The Midwest Rail Rangers is inviting travelers interested in a trip through Illinois on an historic 1950s observation car to make a reservation by April 30 for this special trip. The trip will be June 8 out of Chicago for a ride down to Carbondale and back.
Hutchinson passes plan to allow legal cannabis industry to use banking system
Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) has passed a plan out of the Senate on April 4 that would allow legal marijuana businesses in Illinois to use the banking system. Due to federal and state banking regulations, most legal marijuana businesses are operating on a cash-only basis. “As conversations[Read More…]
Library of Congress books donated to H-F High
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, center, shared with students some of the 100 books donated to Homewood-Flossmoor High School through the Library of Congress’ Surplus Books Program. Kelly spent time on April 5 addressing students’ questions on her work in Congress representing Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. Since taking office in 2013, she has had more than 3,000[Read More…]
Tax data collection bill passes Illinois Senate
A legislative reform package designed to improve property assessment data collection passed the Illinois Senate on April 4 and has moved to the Illinois House Rules Committee. “Property taxes are something that every politician from both sides of the aisle talks about, but little is done to actually reform the[Read More…]
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