Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi urged lawmakers across the county and state to collaborate on a “circuit breaker” policy to provide relief for homeowners facing large increases in their tax bills. Property owners in the South Suburbs have faced dramatic hikes in their tax bills this summer. Kaegi appeared at[Read More…]
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Cook County seeks resident input to help prioritize American Rescue Plan programs
Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026. From the week of Aug. 1 through Sept. 13, the county will be sharing a community survey and holding a series of events to gather input[Read More…]
H-F spokesperson Carla Erdey receives PR honor
Carla Erdey, director of communications and community engagement at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received the Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award from the National School Public Relations Association. Erdey joined the H-F staff in July 2022. She came to H-F from District 230, with high schools in Orland Park, Tinley Park and[Read More…]
School supplies drive Saturday at St. John Neumann Church
Volunteers working with South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) will be collecting school supplies for the homeless children served by PADS, and children in neighboring south suburban communities. The drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, will be at the parish’s north parking lot, 17951 Dixie[Read More…]
Treasurer to refund $22 million in overpaid property taxes
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year. “For many senior citizens and others, the value of tax breaks known as exemptions is greater than the amount of property taxes they[Read More…]
DeLuca urges state to shift migrant funding to property tax relief
Provided News As immigration officials report a drop in undocumented border crossings, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues to fund property tax relief payments for modest-income homeowners in the South Suburbs. “Residents are frustrated by skyrocketing property tax costs, and[Read More…]
Drama Group to stage the musical ‘Hair’ in August
The Drama Group will take you back to the 1960s dreams of love and peace when it presents “Hair.” The musical tells the story of Claude and his tribe of friends as they rebel against the Vietnam War and prepare for the dawning of the Age of Aquarius where love[Read More…]
Homewood Stories sets July 16 program
Homewood Stories will welcome five storytellers for its 7:30 p.m. program on Tuesday, July 16, at The Community House at Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. On the lineup are Dave Santori who has appeared on stages in Chicago starting with Second City Sunday morning series; Margi Ross[Read More…]
Cook County invites residents to review 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan draft
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) on Monday, July 8, invited the public to review the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update. The purpose of the plan is improving its emergency preparedness and mitigation capabilities, and community involvement in the[Read More…]
Learn about plants on Coyote Run walking tour July 16
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invites the public to take a stroll starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, to learn about the native flora at Coyote Run Golf Course. “Prairie at Night” will be hosted by Dave Ward, former superintendent of golf. He will inform guests about the various[Read More…]
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