Cook County officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7, that 1.8 million second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2024 are expected to be mailed to property owners on Nov.ember 14, 2025, with a due date of Dec. 15. The overhaul of the technological backbone of the Cook County property[Read More…]
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Tickets for Metra Holiday Trains go on sale Nov. 17
Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December. Tickets for the trains will go on sale at noon on Nov. 17. Holiday train trips will be offered on the Metra Electric, BNSF, Milwaukee District West,[Read More…]
DeLuca supports House resolution condemning political violence
Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) is backing a bipartisan resolution condemning the recent rise in political violence and urges a more civil and respectful path forward. DeLuca is co-sponsoring House Resolution 494, that condemns political violence and encourages the people of Illinois and the United States to engage in civil,[Read More…]
Presentation highlights local ties to the national Underground Railroad
Midwest Underground Railroad Network will host a presentation at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 14139 Claire Blvd. in Robbins. “The Underground Railroad in South Chicagoland” will feature Larry McClellan, noted historian and author. He will highlight documented Underground Railroad routes and safe havens throughout[Read More…]
Re-gifters invited to help others
Did you get a gift that’s just not your style? Or maybe it doesn’t fit with your decor? Share it with someone else. From Friday, Nov. 28, through the month of January volunteers will be collecting gifts for the annual Leave It for Love re-gifting program. “It’s re-gifting for good,”[Read More…]
Elected officials representing H-F among more than 100 who sign letter condemning indictment of ‘Broadview 6’ protesters
More than 100 Illinois officials have signed onto a letter posted Oct. 30 condemning the Oct. 29 indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice of six Illinoisans related to protest activity outside of the Broadview ICE processing facility on Sept. 26. “The politicization of our justice system crosses a fundamental line that[Read More…]
County health department reminds immigrant residents about range of services
The Cook County Department of Public Health posted a reminder Friday, Oct. 31, about various programs that are available to all county residents, including immigrants. “We recognize that recent increases in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities may be disrupting access to essential services. We also understand concerns about the[Read More…]
Flossmoor police offer Halloween traffic safety advice
The Flossmoor Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckle up and following traffic laws this Halloween. If you’re planning to partake in Halloween festivities, Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle reminds you to make sure you have a safe, sober ride home. “Alcohol and cannabis impair your[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial presenting its local history unit at regional conference
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial will present its Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine project Oct. 31 at the Constitutional Democracy Project 2025 conference sponsored by IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. The presentation is in the area of “History in the Classroom,” part of the Teachers of Civics, Law and Government section. The FVM local[Read More…]
Work to impact Metra Electric service in October, November
Construction work associated with the South Shore Line’s expansion plans will impact Metra Electric service on three weekends in late October and early November. The Metra Electric Line will operate a Sunday schedule on both Saturday and Sunday on the weekends of Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 15-16. On[Read More…]
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