Cook County officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 1, the first power purchase agreement for renewable energy. The agreement was reached as part of a broader transaction with Constellation and Swift Current Energy. Starting in March 2025, Cook County’s asset portfolio will source approximately 24% of its electricity, about 49,000 MWh, from[Read More…]
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Pritzker signs bills expanding supports for active military members, veterans, military families
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, July 31, signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers and military dependents.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation expanding racial classification categories
On Friday, Aug. 4, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3768, expanding racial classification categories when reporting statistical data within state agencies. The legislation amends the Uniform Racial Classification Act to create a “Middle Eastern or North African” (MENA) category. The amendment will require agencies to include the MENA category[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill establishing full-day klndergarten by 2027
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, Aug. 2, signed HB2396, requiring each school board in Illinois to establish a kindergarten program with full-day attendance beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Under this bill, every district must also establish a half-day program that is developmentally appropriate and provides opportunities for play-based learning.[Read More…]
Many senior homeowners need to reapply for property tax exemptions by Aug. 4
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…]
Flossmoor artist among 34 recognized by the Illinois Arts Council Agency
Flossmoor artist Rita Coburn was among the recipients of The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) 2023 Artist Fellowship Award (AFA). The IACA awards are $15,000 unrestricted awards to Illinois artists in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment within the arts. This year, 24 Illinois artists will receive Fellowships totaling $360,000. Finalist[Read More…]
Governor announces largest construction program in state history
Gov. JB Pritzker joined state and local officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) headquarters Friday, July 7, to announce the largest multi-year program to fix and repair infrastructure in state history. The state plans to spend $40.99 billion over six years as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital[Read More…]
Bloom Township property assessment meeting is Tuesday (free)
The Cook County Assessor’s Office will hold a workshop on Tuesday, July 11, explaining the latest property assessment numbers for Bloom Township. The session will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at 1020 Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. Property owners are given an opportunity to appeal their assessment if the[Read More…]
County officials offer pet safety tips for 4th of July holiday
The boom, crackle and pop of 4th of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements of holiday celebrations can present potential hazards for pets. To ensure pets remain safe and healthy during the weekend festivities, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control recommends pet owners take the following precautions. Fireworks[Read More…]
Variety of gardens open for annual garden walk July 16
Take a walk through seven beautiful gardens on the 2023 Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday, July 16, starting at Goldberg Park, 3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., rain or shine, guests will be able to roam through small and large gardens that have been designed[Read More…]
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