Senior citizens can get a break on their property tax bills, but they need to apply when seeking savings for the first time. The popular tax break is known as the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. For homeowners already receiving the break, Senior Citizen Homestead Exemptions are automatically renewed for properties[Read More…]
Opinion
Page 2: Looking ahead after a decade of local news
June 9 will be the 10th anniversary of the Chronicle’s first published story. We figure this is a good time to think through the state of local news in H-F and see how to keep things going. We’ll be out in the community more than usual this year. We hope[Read More…]
Column: When legislation becomes a personal commitment to reform
As 40th District state senator (representing Flossmoor), I advocate every day for the people I represent to address the problems affecting their families, their neighbors, their businesses and schools. This month, I became an advocate for my family and many others like us who deserve better health care insurance coverage.[Read More…]
Page 2: Flossmoor Book Club: Bigger than its name?
I think Flossmoor Book Club might be misnamed. I’ll explain. Last fall, the club’s publicity coordinator, Fran Arvia, invited me to a meeting. Before the meeting, I had in my head an image of the only kind of book club I was familiar with, the kind where everyone reads the[Read More…]
Half Week | Feb. 28: Thornton Township meeting, Skate to the Polls, Aging Grace, election trust
Half Week is a test. Our weekly newsletter, The Weeks, can get very long sometimes. We thought maybe it would be better to split it in two parts 1) Meetings, events, activities and links to the previous week’s stories on Sunday and 2) News briefs and commentary on Wednesday. Let us[Read More…]
Pritzker releases proposed FY25 budget
(Note: Below are Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s remarks as prepared for delivery on Wednesday, Feb. 21, announcing his proposed budget for the next fiscal year.) Speaker Welch, President Harmon, Lt. Gov. Stratton, my fellow constitutional officers, members of the 103rd General Assembly, Chief Justice Theis and members of the Supreme Court,[Read More…]
Column: Pay your property tax bill online to avoid risk of check-washing fraud
As the March 1 due date approaches for Cook County property owners to pay their First Installment 2023 tax bills, I encourage people to pay online. It’s more convenient — and much safer. People who still pay their bills by mailing a check are at risk of falling prey to[Read More…]
The Weeks | Feb. 11: Thornton Township referendum, many meetings, Abe Lincoln at Flossmoor library, history of DQ at Homewood library
THE WEEK > Meetings Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in the village hall conference room, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood Board[Read More…]
Money from your property taxes pays for essential local services
My office recently mailed property tax bills to owners of nearly 1.8 million parcels in Cook County. First installment tax bills are due March 1. Local governments, such as school districts and municipalities, count on my office to collect about $18 billion a year from property owners. We then distribute[Read More…]
The Weeks | Jan. 28: Township coverage, biking/walking open house, dragons, local talent, bid whist
THE WEEK > Meeting Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. Stuff to do Wednesday, Jan. 31 Big Bad Musical. Spotlight Performance Academy presents “The Big Bad Musical” at 6:30 p.m. in Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut[Read More…]
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