On Aug. 1, the Cook County Assessor’s Office announced that more than 50,000 senior homeowners in Cook County have not reapplied for property tax savings they are entitled to receive. Exemptions contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. Automatic renewals related to COVID-19 ended this year. Senior homeowners need[Read More…]
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Cook County announces 5th annual Racial Equity Week Sept. 11-15
Cook County officials announced on July 24 the events and details for the upcoming fifth annual Racial Equity Week. This year’s celebration will be held Sept. 11-15 throughout Cook County. This year’s theme is “Interwoven Narratives, Collective Impact: Celebrating Five Years of Racial Equity Week.” The events and programming aim[Read More…]
Illinois expands air quality messaging to help residents stay safe during high risk days
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have established new Illinois-specific guidelines for issuing air quality messages to the public to provide additional guidance for public health measures. The Illinois EPA is incorporating all 14 sectors where air quality is forecasted in Illinois into the[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Espaillat, Lee introduce bill to recognize gun violence as a public health emergency
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., was one of three members of Congress to introduce the Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act on Thursday, July 27. The legislation would direct the secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate with the director of the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
2 Miller policy resolutions approved at NACO conference
On Friday, July 21, members of the National Association of Counties voted to adopt two policy resolutions proposed by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th District), who represents Homewood. Miller attended the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, which brings together nearly 2,000 elected and[Read More…]
County issues safety tips for pets during hot weather
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control on Thursday, July 27, urged pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during excessive summer heat. The temperature is expected to be in the mid-90s on Friday, with a heat index of up[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing homelessness
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB 2381 Wednesday, July 26, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, initially established by executive order in 2021. The bill codifies the interagency collaboration intended to move Illinois to “functional zero” homelessness by bolstering the safety net,[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Plant the Gem event named Governor’s Hometown Award finalist
Plant the Gem, a community-wide tree-planting event held last October in Flossmoor has been named one of four finalists for the Governor’s Cup in the 2023 Governor’s Hometown Awards program. A team from Flossmoor will head to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to present for the judges’ panel on Wednesday, Aug.[Read More…]
County starts block grant initiative for community based organizations
Cook County officials announced on Wednesday, July 26, the Starting Block Grant initiative designed to provide capacity building resources and support to community-based nonprofit organizations serving Cook County residents. The grants will support small organizations looking to build internal capacity and develop their infrastructure to promote organizational health, growth and[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘Once on This Island’ in August
The Drama Group’s August production, the one-act musical “Once on This Island,” tells the story of a peasant girl who lives on an island and falls in love with a rich boy, but she is forced to overcome prejudice to win love. The rousing Calypso-flavored music will take you to[Read More…]
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