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…]
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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…]
State offers summer safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday (free)
Ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents who are grilling out or packing a picnic to follow proven food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. IDPH is also urging Illinoisans to protect themselves from[Read More…]
County releases preliminary budget forecast with $85.6M deficit
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…]
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…]
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