Every year, my office hears from thousands of homeowners who run into problems with their property taxes due to common errors. Here are the five most common mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid them. Paying the Same Bill Twice This happens more often than you might[Read More…]
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Metra hosting second ‘Routes to Safety’ conference to combat human trafficking
Metra is hosting its second “Routes to Safety” conference this June dedicated to strengthening collaboration among transportation professionals, law enforcement, and social services in the fight against human trafficking. The free in-person and virtual conference will be held June 10 at the Chicago-Kent College of Law/Illinois Institute of Technology, 565[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police Department announces distracted driving enforcement results for April
The Flossmoor Police Department announced that it issued 44 citations for distracted driving violations and 53 citations for other violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “Distracted driving remains a serious problem, as one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” Police Chief Carl Estelle said. “High-visibility enforcement[Read More…]
Obama Presidential Center tickets go on sale 9 a.m. May 6
Tickets to the museum at the Obama Presidential Center go on sale at 9 a.m. May 6. The center is opening on Chicago’s South Side for global visitors starting June 19. Tickets are available at www.obama.org/visit/museum-tickets. Given the intense interest in the center, the foundation expects high demand for tickets when[Read More…]
County releases 2026 road construction project map
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways recently released its 2026 Transportation and Highways construction project map. The interactive map, created by the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems Division, includes all construction projects underway or scheduled to begin this year. Projects that preserve, modernize and expand the[Read More…]
Homewood announces Art & Garden Street Fair lineup of artisans, live music, family-friendly activities
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Art & Garden Street Fair on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, bringing two days of art, music and community celebration to downtown Homewood. The event will take place along Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road. Festival hours are[Read More…]
Assessor announces May 15 deadline to apply for property tax exemptions
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Friday, May 15. Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a property owner’s tax bill. “My goal is to ensure that homeowners receive all the money-saving exemptions to which they are[Read More…]
H-F High’s new Houlihan scholarship will benefit future journalists
A newly created scholarship at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is supporting future journalists as it honors the late Tom Houlihan, a long-time journalist and Flossmoor resident. The $1,000 annual scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who intends to major in journalism. Houlihan’s journalism career stretched 40 years. He helped[Read More…]
Learn about feathered neighbors at Izaak Walton’s celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 2
Homewood’s fourth annual World Migratory Bird Day Celebration will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Coffee and muffins will be available at 7 a.m. in Senior Hall, and there will be a bird-watching tour led by[Read More…]
Artist and environmental educator Janelle Dunlap to speak at Chicago Southland STEM Network meet May 7
The Homewood Science Center announced Tuesday, April 28, that artist, beekeeper and environmental educator Janelle Dunlap will be the featured speaker at the Chicago Southland STEM Network meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7. The event hosted by the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, is free and open to the public. Educators, families,[Read More…]
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