Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on June 22 unveiled the preliminary forecast for the county’s Fiscal Year 2024 showing a projected gap of $85.6 million which is down significantly from the height of the pandemic and its $409.6 million gap. The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of[Read More…]
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Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night at Windy City Thunderbolts
Baseball fans can come cheer on the Windy City Thunderbolts as they take on the Ottawa Titans while supporting local healthcare workers. The Franciscan Health Foundation of South Suburban Chicago is hosting Home Team Healthcare Hero Night July 29 at Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave. in Crestwood to benefit[Read More…]
Locked out: Thornton Township Assessor no longer able to keep taxpayer info secure
By Melanie JongsmaThe Lansing Journal “My concern is, we have confidential, sensitive papers that are now in a common area,” said Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston this morning (June 7). When Elston came to work yesterday, she found that the locks on her office door had been changed and her[Read More…]
County treasurer reports passage of property tax reform law
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announce April 24 the passage of legislation that would help homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes and close loopholes tax investors have exploited at the expense of local governments. State Sen. Ram Villivalam and state Rep. Kam Buckner, both Chicago Democrats, were original[Read More…]
H-F Park District to host community input meeting June 6
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking to re-imagine underutilized space at its H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facility, 2920 W. 183rd St., to better serve patrons and would like input from the public for new programs and activity ideas. Racquet Club members and non-members are invited to attend a community[Read More…]
Free PSA: Illinois EPA Issues an air quality alert for Friday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, June 1, that there would be an air quality alert for Friday, June 2, for people who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels. IEPA Director John J. Kim said residents should use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly votes for bipartisan debt ceiling agreement
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement on Wednesday, May 31, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote was 314 in favor, 117 against. The bill will go next to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Treasury Secretary Janet[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting free four-week teen Healthcare Careers Camp
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is accepting applications through June 9 for the free, inaugural Healthcare Careers Camp for students interested in the medical field. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 to 18, have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, have successfully completed at least two semesters of both[Read More…]
County releases first bike plan
On Wednesday, May 24, Cook County officials announced the completion of the county’s first Bike Plan. The county’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) spearheaded the development of the plan. The priorities laid out in the Bike Plan include increasing everyday cycling by connecting existing bike infrastructure to major destinations,[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly backs legislation to address gun marketing
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation on Tuesday, May 23, directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The Responsible[Read More…]
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