Penalties reductions are about to take effect as property owners face a March 1 due date for 2023 First Installment tax bills, according to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. For those who are late paying their taxes due March 1, the interest rate penalty will drop from 18% a year[Read More…]
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Forest Preserves offer volunteer opportunities in coming weeks
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering opportunities for volunteers to help keep area greenspaces thriving. “Winter is the best time of year to remove aggressive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle. The wood is placed in a brush pile burn, which also keeps everyone toasty warm,” said Emily Russell,[Read More…]
Manufacturers push legislative agenda with focus on workforce, technology, clean energy
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda on Wednesday, Feb. 7, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the development of cutting-edge technology, and allowing carbon capture and sequestration to help the state reach its clean energy goals.[Read More…]
State treasurer, Rep. Davis return missing money to Homewood Fire Department
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and state Rep. Will Davis,D-Homewood, announced on Thursday, Feb. 8, the return of more than $13,700 in missing money to the Homewood Fire Department. The returned funds were from a claim the Homewood Fire Department filed for money from a vendor, Motorola Solutions. The unclaimed[Read More…]
Construction worker hurt in accident Homewood-Flossmoor High School
A construction worker was transported to an area hospital after being hurt on the job site at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, according to Flossmoor officials. Flossmoor Fire Department responded to the site at 999 Kedzie Ave. at about 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, for a reported accident at a construction site[Read More…]
IPO welcomes pianist, composer as guests for Feb. 24 concert
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will feature a new work by Arlene Sierra, and classics by Gershwin and Tchaikovsky for its Feb. 24 concert. The program will open at 7:30 p.m. with the orchestra under the baton of Director of Music Director Stillian Kirov. Guest performers will be world-renowned pianist Sean[Read More…]
D161 kindergarten registration opens Feb. 28
Flossmoor District 161 will open kindergarten registration on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Parents and guardians can register children from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at each of the district’s elementary schools. Registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. The district must be[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce appointed to Manufacturing Caucus
State Sen. Patrick Joyce has been named to the Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, a group that will partner with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to create new awareness of and support for the role manufacturing facilities play on the regional and state economy. Joyce, D-Kankakee, represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate. “Statewide,[Read More…]
Two CPR sessions offered at fire stations
To mark February as National Heart Month, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is hosting a free CPR/AED training and CPR Bystander hands-only training at two regional fire stations. Participants can choose from an 11 a.m. program Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Oak Forest Fire Station, 4907 167th St. in Oak[Read More…]
Local farmer Josh Snedden addresses Congress members on small farm needs
Josh Snedden, a local farmer who sells his produce at Red Bird Café in Homewood, addressed Illinois members of Congress on Thursday, Feb. 1, about the need for changes to the proposed Farm Bill that includes measures that would make sustainable food and farming more accessible to everyone. Snedden and[Read More…]