South suburban officials are raising their voices against a proposed change by Cook County to the Class 8 and other tax exemption that would force contractors to pay a prevailing wage on business work sites. They say this proposed change in construction contracts could sideline all new development in the[Read More…]
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Approval likely for tax break extension at Flossmoor’s Ingalls facility
Flossmoor village board members are expected to approve an additional property tax break for the local Ingalls Family Care Center. Following a presentation Monday by two Ingalls officials, there were no objections to a continuation of the Family Care Center’s Class 8 tax incentive.
Cook County targets South Suburbs in economic development initiative
County officials discuss a report that explores the challenges for economic development in the South Suburbs.
Tuesday meeting to provide information on tax assessments, appeals
Rich Township residents are invited to a Tuesday, Sept. 19, workshop on Cook County property assessment appeals. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Country Club Hills Village Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street. Each year, the Cook County Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of the nearly 1.8[Read More…]