Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller will be joined by two speakers for the discussion “Intersection of Hate” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The free program will address the rising tide of hate and extremism, offering insights on combating antisemitism[Read More…]
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Illinois EPA offers Recycle Coach service to all communities in the state
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, Jan. 16, that the state has a new partnership with Recycle Coach to provide all Illinois residents in 6,835 units of local government a holistic, locally tailored, easy to access recycling education platform. In the coming months, Recycle Coach will be engaging counties[Read More…]
MLK list includes bird making art project
The Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and the Southland Green Committee are hosting a workshop on Monday, Jan. 20, to work on a craft project that will be part of an art installation in Chicago. It is one of the village’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects. The[Read More…]
State revenue officials announce start of income tax season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. Illinois will participate in the IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible taxpayers will be[Read More…]
Voting is on for Illinois residents to select a new state flag
Now is your chance to vote for a new state flag. Residents can vote through Feb. 14 for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s 10 new designs or one of three former flag designs, including the current one. The 10 new designs were selected from 4,844 entries the flag commission[Read More…]
Cook County seeks input on environmental justice policy
Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is seeking input from the public on the county’s draft environmental justice policy. The draft has been developed by an environmental justice internal working group made up of county employees and the Environmental Justice Community Advisory Committee. Once adopted by the county, the[Read More…]
IDPH approves 4 new conditions for treatment with medical cannabis
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. The approval by the IDPH director, Dr. Sameer[Read More…]
Donate food, clothing, supplies as part of MLK Day of Service
Donations, everything from packaged foods to new and gently used sporting equipment, can make Flossmoor’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service a special event on Monday, Jan. 20. The community is invited to donate needed materials and items to be used by various organizations, including feminine hygiene[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeking volunteers, donations for 10th Annual Day of Service
Flossmoor is inviting residents to make a difference in the community by participating in the village’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20. This is the 10th year for this signature volunteer event in the South Suburbs. In 2020, the Day of Service was honored[Read More…]
New analysis finds commercial property appeals often underestimate market value
A new analysis from the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) finds that evidence submitted in commercial property appeals often underestimates sale prices, suggesting that the estimates of some appraisal firms do not match market conditions. The primary duty of the CCAO is to assess the fair market value of property in Cook[Read More…]
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