With the goal of convening lawmakers to discuss their policy ideas to reduce local reliance on property taxes, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law on Friday, Aug. 2, creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force. “This bipartisan, bicameral property tax task force will review the entirety of our property tax[Read More…]
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Tax levy essential, but not always an easy decision for board members
Several local school board members have voted against district levies in recent years. Education editor Marilyn Thomas explores the issue, looking at what the levy is and what the rationales are for voting for or against this routine matter of school governance.
Property tax relief tied to state grant
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 is of 28 districts that will share a $50 million grant to help reduce local property taxes. The district expects to receive $1.96 million, which it must use to provide property tax relief.
Flossmoor School Board revisits concerns on tax levy, class size
Flossmoor District 161 school board members Monday began deliberations on whether to approve a 2.1 percent increase in the property tax levy that will fund next year’s budget. Board members asked Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to bring back estimated levy figures based on a flat rate and one that rises[Read More…]
County committee advances bill despite Southland objection
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, March 14, approved an ordinance amendment that south suburban officials believe will have a devastating effect on the local economy. “It’s just very disappointing,” Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld said. The amendment requires any business receiving a Class 6b, Class 8 or[Read More…]
South Suburbs fighting Cook County on proposed change to financial incentive
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…]
Some Flossmoor residents upset about Planned Parenthood’s new facility
A small group of Flossmoor residents spoke up at the village board meeting on Feb. 5 to voice their displeasure about the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility. Though tempers remained muted, Mayor Paul Braun had to call for order at one point when residents began shouting from the gallery. [Read More…]
New frozen custard shop coming to Homewood in 2018
Halsted Street’s food options will make a swap next year, exchanging spicy for sweet. Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld announced at the Dec. 12 board of trustees meeting that Freddie’s Frozen Custard will be replacing Taco Bell at 17601 Halsted St.
H-F passes 2017 levy with one ‘no’ vote
District 233 board member Annette Bannon cast a “no” vote on each of the five resolutions dealing with the 2017 tax levy for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. At its board meeting Tuesday, members voted 6-1 to approve the board approved the measures setting the levy and complying with state regulations. The[Read More…]
District 161 board approves 2.1 percent tax levy increase
Months of detailed discussions about the 2017 tax levy came to an end when Flossmoor District 161 school board members conducted a public hearing on the levy and voted to approve it. Action was taken at the Nov.27 board of education meeting. The levy includes a 2.1 increase[Read More…]
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