The Village of Homewood has announced the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong, marking the end of a distinguished career in fire service spanning more than two decades. DeJong will transition into his next chapter of service as Administrative Section Chief for MABAS Illinois. DeJong was hired by the[Read More…]
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Pappas study calls for halt to runaway property taxes
Cook County property taxes have grown at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades, forcing home and business owners to turn over an ever-greater percentage of their annual earnings to local governments, according to a study released Monday by Treasurer Maria Pappas. During those 30 years, property[Read More…]
DeLuca measure encouraging rehabilitative services for juvenile firearm offenders heads to house floor
To help make communities safer and give youth a chance at a better future, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has advanced legislation that would encourage qualified minors involved in multiple firearm offenses to participate in restorative justice programs – such as social service programs, cognitive behavioral therapy and mentoring. [Read More…]
Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens sportsbook in casino
Wind Creek Chicago Southland is raising the stakes with the official opening of the property’s state-of-the-art sportsbook, powered by Kambi, in the East Hazel Crest casino. Located directly on the casino floor, this latest offering provides guests with a new way to watch and wager on their favorite sporting events. Spanning[Read More…]
County provides tips to keep pets safe during coyote mating season
Coyote mating and whelping season lasts through May, and until then, coyotes are establishing territories and dens to whelp their pups. Until pups are weaned, coyotes are more visible and more aggressive. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control and the Forest Preserves of Cook County offer the[Read More…]
Group organizes to help those dealing with grief from suicide
A peer-led support group for adults dealing with the grief of loss from suicide will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, starting April 6, at Bethel Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road in Lansing. Sessions will be led by facilitators who have experienced loss through suicide and are trained in[Read More…]
Illinois breaks film industry record with $703M in expenditures
State officials and Illinois film industry leaders announced on Thursday, March 19, that film production expenditures in Illinois reached a record-breaking high of $703 million in 2025, supporting an estimated 18,000 in industry hires, representing a 25 percent increase in film expenditures since before the pandemic in 2019. The milestone[Read More…]
Flossmoor Public Art Commission seeks artists, donors for fundraiser
The Flossmoor Public Art Commission has announced the return of a creative fundraiser that will get you thinking about warmer days and putting your analog skills to good use. Its Garden Art & More Online Auction is a unique fundraiser where creative individuals and artists will fashion one-of-a-kind flowerpots, bird[Read More…]
State urges taxpayers to mail returns early to account for postmark policy change
The Illinois Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026. While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when[Read More…]
State offers advice for how to find, stop water leaks
The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10[Read More…]
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